Firefighter/EMT (Certified)

Shenandoahcountyva; Woodstock (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Health insurance

Paid leave

Hazardous duty pay

ALS credential incentive pay

Job summary

Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue is seeking certified Firefighter/EMT professionals to respond to fires and medical emergencies and work with a team of career and volunteer staff. Candidates must hold Firefighter I and EMT certifications or obtain them before employment and complete the CPAT prior to field deployment.

The position includes duties such as apparatus operation, patient care, and regulatory reporting, with pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain Firefighter I and EMT certifications prior to employment.
• Individuals must complete the modified CPAT prior to being released into the field.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, medical and other emergencies with staff.
• Maintain records and files and prepare reports.
• Examine patients, provide care, drive and operate fire/medical apparatus, assist in emergency management activities.

Skills

Firefighter I Certification

EMT Certification

CPAT (modified)

Job description

Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Shenandoah County to base personnel administration on merit principles, including equitable compensation based on job classification; evaluation, selection, and promotion based on ability, knowledge, skills, and performance; and fair and equal treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel management without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, veteran or military status, marital status or any other status or class protected by federal or local laws. The County provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process and will ensure equal access to available positions. Please contact Human Resources at 540-459-4712 or 540-459-6160 to request a reasonable accommodation to apply.

Accepting applications with a submission deadline of Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Anticipated start date of January 1, 2027, with the first official workday set for January 4, 2027.

A BACKGROUND CONSENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

The annual starting pay for this FLSA non-exempt position is $49,477.89-$56,899.57 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Schedules include 24-hour on / 48-hour off shifts with defined compensation based on 48 hours worked per week. Holiday Pay starting at $2,000 for observed holidays. Full-time position benefits include Virginia Retirement System with locally enhanced hazardous duty pay, health insurance, and paid leave. Additional incentive pay for Advanced Life Support Credentials includes: Advanced - $6,000.00; Intermediate - $8,500.00; and Paramedic - $10,000.00. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment, post - offer drug screening and background check.

Overview:

Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue is accepting applications for current vacancies for certified Firefighter/EMT. Candidates must hold or obtain Firefighter I and EMT certifications prior to being considered for employment. Additionally, individuals must complete the modified CPAT prior to being released into the field. This position is responsible for responding to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, medical and other emergencies with other career and volunteer staff; maintaining records and files and preparing reports. Other duties include examining patients, providing care, driving and operating various types of fire/medical apparatus and assisting with operations during emergency management activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responding to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, medical and other emergencies with other career and volunteer staff.
• Maintaining records and files and preparing reports.
• Examining patients, providing care, driving and operating various types of fire/medical apparatus and assisting with operations during emergency management activities.
• Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment, post - offer drug screening and background check.
• Applicants must hold or obtain Firefighter I and EMT certifications prior to being considered for employment. Additionally, individuals must complete the modified CPAT prior to being released into the field.

Location: 600 N. Main Street, Ste. 102, Woodstock, VA [phone]

Shenandoah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer