Fire & Rescue Specialist: EMS & Community Safety

Fairfax County; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) seeks qualified applicants for firefighter/EMS roles. After recruit training, incumbents perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services, with duties including driving emergency apparatus and providing medical care to stabilize patients.

Minimum qualifications include high school graduation or GED and a valid driver’s license; EMT certification and additional FCFRD certifications are required upon completion of recruit training.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license at time of application and throughout employment.
• EMT certification is required following recruit training.
• Hazardous Materials Operations - Mission Specific certification.
• Virginia EVOC certification.
• CPR Basic Life Support Provider certification.
• ICS-100 and ICS-700 completed.
• Must maintain fitness and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls to protect life and property.
• Engage in fire suppression, rescue, and EMS duties as part of FCFRD teams.
• Provide basic and advanced emergency medical care to stabilize patients.
• Drive/operate emergency apparatus, pumps, and equipment.
• Conduct patient assessment and documentation for EMS transports.
• Participate in Community Risk Reduction and public outreach activities.

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) seeks qualified applicants for firefighter/EMS roles. After recruit training, incumbents perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services, with duties including driving emergency apparatus and providing medical care to stabilize patients.

Minimum qualifications include high school graduation or GED and a valid driver’s license; EMT certification and additional FCFRD certifications are required upon completion of recruit training.