Firefighter/EMT Pre-Certified

Prince George County, VA; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County Fire and EMS seeks a Fire Medic to respond to emergencies, provide basic or advanced life support, and engage in active fire suppression. The role requires preparedness to operate diverse firefighting and medical equipment while maintaining detailed records and coordinating with other responders.

Ideal candidates hold Virginia driver’s license and relevant certifications ( CPR, NIMS, ICS, EMT-Basic, Firefighter II, Haz‑Mat).

Qualifications

• Possession of valid Virginia driver’s license and driving record acceptable for county vehicles.
• CPR, NIMS, ICS 100/200/700/800, EVOC 1-3, EMT-Basic (ALS preferred), State Firefighter II and Haz-Mat Operations certifications.
• Associates degree preferred; education/experience equivalent to high school is acceptable with firefighting/EMS training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide basic or advanced life support.
• Engage in active fire suppression and maintain detailed records.
• Operate a variety of firefighting and EMS equipment; coordinate with other emergency services.
• Perform scene size-up and risk assessment to protect patients and responders.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Emergency response

Life support

Teamwork

Record keeping

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree

High school diploma

Job description

Prince George County Fire and EMS is currently seeking applicants for the position of Fire Medic. This position will be responsible for responding to emergency calls; providing basic or advanced life support; engaging in active fire suppression; preparing and maintaining detailed records.

Salary

• Fire Fighter EMT - $57,347
• Fire Fighter Paramedic - $63,224

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency calls
• Providing basic or advanced life support
• Engaging in active fire suppression
• Preparing and maintaining detailed records
• In depth knowledge of firefighting techniques, emergency medical procedures, and rescue operations
• Ability to rapidly assess emergency situations and coordinate effectively with other emergency services
• Proficiency in operating a variety of fire suppression and medical equipment, including diagnosis, proper patient treatment and transport, automobile extraction and technical rescue operations
• Team work and collaboration
• Scene size up
• Problem solving and decision making abilities
• Basic and advanced fire control
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of building construction, fire behavior, technical proficiency in firefighting equipment, handling and control of hazardous material incidents, basic and advanced search and rescue techniques, anatomy, physiology and chemistry in relation to the respiratory and circulatory systems
• Thorough knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics as applied to fire suppression
• Thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with associates and the general public
• Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports
• Possession of mechanical aptitude
• Physical endurance and agility

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Must possess and maintain CPR, NIMS, ICs 100, 200, 700, 800, EVOC 1-3, EMT-Basic (ALS preferred), State Certified Firefighter II and Haz-Mat Operations (DPO and Instructor I preferred)
• Must meet and maintain all departmental requirements for the position
• Engagement in continuous learning and enhancement of skills to stay current with fire suppression and EMS technologies and techniques
• Regular assessments and evaluations will be done to ensure proficiency and competency
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school (Associates Degree preferred) supplemented by required firefighting and emergency medical training
• Maintaining current certifications and licenses relevant to firefighting and EMS is required
• A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential
• Fulfillment of both PGFEMS and state-mandated training requirements is essential

Pre-Employment Physical/Drug Testing

Pre-employment physical/drug testing and comprehensive criminal check to include fingerprinting, required. Applicants will be required to submit a current DMV record at the applicant's expense.

EOE.