EMT Firefighter BLS (Lateral-Entry)

Botetourtfireems; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Botetourt County is seeking a Full‑Time Firefighter/EMT (BLS) to provide fire suppression, emergency medical care, and related public safety services for residents and visitors. The role may be assigned to different divisions based on departmental needs and include community outreach tasks.

The position requires strong communication, physical fitness, and the ability to work during emergencies as well as in prevention, training, and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs protective service work involving fire suppression, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, hazardous material mitigation, prevention activities, pre-planning, building inspections, training, physical fitness and other non-emergency support as required.
• All personnel in this position are responsible for EMT essential job functions.
• May perform customer service/community service projects including safety outreach to the elderly, public education and as a community contact for the County’s public safety team.
• May be assigned to various divisions or stations based on departmental needs. Ensures citizens and visitors receive the best possible emergency services.

Job description

Botetourt County is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Firefighter/EMT (BLS).

Performs responsible protective service work involving fire suppression, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, hazardous material mitigation, prevention activities, pre-planning, building inspections, training, physical fitness and other non-emergency support as required. All personnel in this position are responsible for EMT essential job functions. Personnel may only function as both an EMT and Firefighter only when all firefighting components, certifications and/or requirements have been satisfied. Will perform customer service/community service projects of a varied nature to include such tasks as safety outreach to the elderly, public education and as a community contact for the County’s public safety team. Due to the structure of the fire and emergency medical services in Botetourt County, individuals in this position must have the ability to interact with volunteer units based on the prevailing situation at the scene of an emergency incident. This position may be assigned to various divisions (operations, training, prevention, administration) or stations based on the needs and best interests of the department. Utilizing excellent communication and organizational skills, ensures that the citizens of and visitors to Botetourt County receive the best possible emergency services.

This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work regardless of weather conditions and/or when general county offices are closed. May be subject to emergency call back. Persons in this position will encounter sensitive information in the performance of their duties and are expected to maintain that information confidentially.