Firefighter/EMT: ALS Rescue & Community Safety Leader

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Botetourt County seeks a Fire/EMS professional responsible for firefighting, emergency medical care, and specialized rescue operations. You will perform public safety outreach, training, and community services, while maintaining equipment and readiness across divisions.

Essential duties include responding to fires, medical calls, and hazmat incidents, and coordinating with volunteer units. Requires EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic, Firefighter I, and Class 2 EVOC; strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Virginia EMT Intermediate or Paramedic required.
• National Registry Intermediate or Paramedic preferred.
• 2 years of ALS field EMS experience preferred.
• Firefighter I or NFPA 1001 equivalent required (within 1 year).
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (class 2) required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incidents requiring firefighting, emergency medical care, specialized rescue and hazardous materials emergencies.
• Advances hose lines, handles equipment, and directs streams of water onto fire.
• Performs rescues, administers emergency medical techniques per protocols.
• Responds to hazardous materials situations and containment efforts.
• Maintains and operates emergency equipment and facilities.
• Drives and inspects assigned apparatus; ensures readiness.
• Attends meetings and maintains records and reports.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic

Firefighting

Emergency medical care

Public safety outreach

Leadership

Education

HS Diploma or GED

EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic certification

NFPA 1001 certification

Job description

Botetourt County seeks a Fire/EMS professional responsible for firefighting, emergency medical care, and specialized rescue operations. You will perform public safety outreach, training, and community services, while maintaining equipment and readiness across divisions.

Essential duties include responding to fires, medical calls, and hazmat incidents, and coordinating with volunteer units. Requires EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic, Firefighter I, and Class 2 EVOC; strong communication and leadership