Firefighter Paramedic (Certified)

Under general supervision, performs advanced emergency response work in firefighting, emergency rescue, and hazardous material response. Work involves performing advanced life support, fire suppression, emergency rescue and/or hazardous material containment and operating associated equipment and apparatus; and training in the methods and techniques of emergency response operations, patient care, and the use of equipment and apparatus. Employee may be required to act as an emergency medical supervisor from time to time. Employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment, performing fire inspections, and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station. While in an acting supervisor position, reports to a Battalion Chief.

Essential Job Functions include: responding to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, rescue operations, downed power lines, and other emergency situations; maintains state of readiness/preparation for emergency response; provides protection of life and property; suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; drives, operates, and monitors fire/emergency vehicles/apparatus; locates water supplies to fight fires; lays out, connects, and maneuvers fire hoses/nozzles; administers first aid, artificial respiration, life support, advanced life support, or other level of medical care according to level of certification; conducts patient assessments; performs Paramedic functions including providing advanced emergency medical care; inspects buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards, and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment; follows safety procedures; performs general maintenance tasks; prepares or completes various forms, reports, and documentation; communicates via telephone and two-way radio; creates/maintains positive public relations; maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Full Time Employees are eligible for benefits including: Retirement (vested after 5 years in defined benefit plan); Annual Leave Accruals (144-288 hours depending on tenure for Sworn Fire Suppression); Sick Leave (12 days per year, accumulating 8 hours per month); Personal Leave (24 hours per calendar year); Health Insurance Coverage; Supplemental Insurances (disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, group universal life insurance); Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Life Insurance (2 times annual salary for natural death, 4 times for accidental death); Optional Life Insurance; Family and Medical Leave Act (12 weeks); Funeral Leave (24 hours); Holidays (Virginia State holiday calendar); Jury Duty; 457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA; Employee Assistance Program; Worker's Compensation; Pay Days (15th and last working day of month); Credit Union; Legal Services; Notary Public Services.

Requirements: Graduation from high school or GED and successful completion of probationary period from certified Fire Fighter Recruit Academy or minimum 3 years' experience in firefighting and emergency response; Valid driver's license; Must hold or have ability to acquire by reciprocity Virginia certifications: Firefighter II, HAZMAT operations, Class III EVOC, and Paramedic; VDFP Basic Pump or Driver Pump Operator preferred; Current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and/or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) preferred; Must be authorized to operate as Paramedic upon completion of Suffolk Fire & Rescue field training evaluation program; Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) regional sanctioning certificate; Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of department-provided mini academy and Driver Pump Operator certification within one year of effective start date

Salary: $64,697.00 - $99,287.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-09