EMT/Firefighter Or Higher Certification

Explore Essex; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

Essex County Emergency Services in Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for full-time Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter positions. Location: Essex County, VA. Salary: $45,029 to $60,000 with benefits.

Open recruitment and posted December 18, 2025. Responsibilities include performing emergency medical services and firefighter duties. Applicants must have a valid Virginia driver’s license, a high school diploma, a good driving record, and be computer literate.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good driving record.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• EMT certification (EMT/EMT-A/EMT-I/EMT-P).
• Firefighter I certification.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness certification.
• ACLS.
• PALS.
• EVOC.
• PHTLS.
• CPR.
• Within one year obtain Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency medical services and firefighter duties as required.

Skills

Valid Virginia Driver’s license

High school diploma or equivalent

Good driving record

Computer literate

Interpersonal skills

EMT certification

Firefighter I

Hazardous Materials Awareness

ACLS

PALS

EVOC

PHTLS

CPR

Firefighter II within 1 year

Hazardous Materials Operations within

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter Positions

Essex County Emergency Services is seeking highly motivated professional individuals to fill full-time Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter positions.

Location: Essex County, Virginia. Application address: P.O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Contact: Deputy Chief of Emergency Services Mitchell Packett, [phone].

Salary: $45,029 to $60,000.

Status: Full time with benefits.

Posting: Posted December 18, 2025 – Open Until Filled.

Open recruitment – applications considered as received and as positions are available.

Job Duties

Candidates will perform emergency medical services and firefighter duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia Driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good driving record
• Computer literate
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
• EMT, EMT-A, EMT-I, or EMT-P
• Firefighter I
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification
• ACLS
• PALS
• EVOC
• PHTLS
• CPR
• Within one year obtain Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications

Special Requirements

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation, drug test and health exam.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a completed Essex County employment application with attachments: copies of training certifications, current DMV Driver History Report, and resume. Completed applications should be submitted to the Payroll & Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Comprehensive Salary Information

Salary: $45,029 to $54,000.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essex County is an equal opportunity employer.