FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC (CD) -LATERAL

Hanover County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of emergency responders in Hanover County, where your skills in fire suppression and patient care will be vital. This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-performance environment, responding to various emergencies while ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. With a focus on training and preparedness, you will be part of a culture that values pride, accountability, courage, and teamwork. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in emergency services, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Benefits

Continuous training opportunities

Community service involvement

Career development program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid VA Driver's License and EMT certification.
• Continuous training required to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and emergencies, providing patient care.
• Conducts fire safety inspections and maintains equipment.

Skills

Emergency care procedures

Report writing

Quick decision making

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia EMT certification

Firefighter I & II certifications

CPR certification

Tools

Fire/medical apparatus

Emergency medical equipment

Job description

Hanover Fire-EMS is a combination system consisting of a diverse team of dedicated career and volunteer emergency responders working side by side, staffing seventeen stations throughout the county.

Our strength is in our emergency services team's training and preparedness.

Our vision is to be a high-performance emergency response and mitigation system that meets the current and future needs of the citizens of Hanover County in response to all emergency situations; accidental, natural or manmade. We focus on fostering an inclusive culture guided by our department's core values:

Pride, Accountability, Courage and Teamwork.

LATERAL HIRE: UP TO 20 YEARS OF SERVICE CREDIT BASED ON PREVIOUS VIRGINIA FIREFIGHTER EXPERIENCE

General Description: This is a skilled, technical position. The incumbent performs routine and complex tasks to provide emergency services to include fire suppression and patient care/life support.

Organization: The Firefighter/Medic position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Firefighter/Medic Ladder has four levels ranging from Firefighter/Medic I to Master Firefighter/Medic. Incumbents report to a Lieutenant and supervise no staff. Master Firefighter/Medics may serve as workflow leaders to lower-level Firefighter/Medics.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, medical and other emergencies.
• Leads, directs, and participates in the delivery of emergency patient care.
• Examines patients, provides care and reports findings to an emergency department physician.
• Conducts fire safety inspections and pre-fire planning for commercial buildings.
• Drives/operates various types of fire/medical apparatus.
• Assures that emergency vehicles are completely stocked and in good running order.
• Maintains cleanliness, state of readiness of stations, apparatus and all related equipment.
• Performs community service activities, including fire safety education/prevention programs.
• Completes all required reports of runs made by the crew and attends training sessions as required.
• Maintains a good relationship with staff, volunteers, law enforcement, hospital staff and citizens.
• Fosters volunteer involvement and membership to support a combination system.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

• Chemicals – May be exposed to conditions, including routine exposure to severe weather, dust, smoke, noise, and fumes.

B. Environment

• Field

C. Physical Effort

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather situations. Must be able to carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).

D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to prepare detailed written/electronic reports. Must demonstrate the ability to think/act quickly and appropriately in all situations. Knowledge of emergency care procedures/equipment.

Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with related education, experience, and training desired. A satisfactory VA DMV license is required to be hired. All practicing advanced EMS providers must maintain current ACLS certification. Paramedics must maintain national registry certification. Continuous training required to maintain employment and/or to advance in career development. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Complete Criminal Background Investigation
• Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug test/Alcohol Screening/Agility test, and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Shift Work, including weekends, holidays and nights and work beyond normal work schedule
• Essential staff designation
• Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
• May not be a member of any of the Hanover County volunteer rescue squads or fire companies during employment
• Shall perform work at his/her VA Certified EMS provider level of training (EMT-B, EMT-Enhanced, EMT-I, EMT-P), upon clearance by department Operational Medical Director (OMD).
• This position is subject to the department's on-call procedures

Revision Date: September 2021

LATERAL HIRE: UP TO 20 YEARS OF SERVICE CREDIT BASED ON PREVIOUS VIRGINIA FIREFIGHTER EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL APPLICANTS:

Candidates are required to answer all application questions. Qualified candidates will be invited to take a written test.

The CWH Next Generation Firefighter/EMT Study Guide may be ordered online at the candidate's expense ($20 + S&H).

Candidates will be required to pass a written exam, a physical fitness ability test; attend a candidate panel interview; complete a full background investigation to include a polygraph test, and an occupational health physical.

An email address is REQUIRED to be notified for physical fitness practice session(s) and recruitment status.

A minimum of three reference letters are required at the time of interview.

REQUIRED MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application. There is no maximum age limit;
• High school diploma or GED at the time of application; (Please attach a copy of your Diploma / Degree to your application.)
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License (Please attach a copy of your driver's license.)
• Minimum of one (1) year of sworn firefighting experience with a career/municipal Fire Department at the time of application, not including time in the Recruit Academy; (attach verification of date academy completion)
• Must possess a current Virginia (VA) EMT certification in good standing at the time of application and does not expire within six (6) months after the start date of Hanover Fire-EMS Training Academy; (Please attach a copy of your VA EMT certification to your application.) EMT can be VA-EMT or National Registry EMT with eligibility to gain VA-EMT reciprocity.
• Must possess Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) or VDFP recognized Firefighter I & II certifications, VDFP or VDFP recognized Hazmat Operations certification. (Please attach a copy of these certifications to your application.)
• Must possess Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at the time of application; (Please attach a copy of your CPR certification to your application.)
• Must possess ICS700 & ICS800 and ICS100 & ICS200 certification courses at the time of application; (Please attach a copy of these certifications to your application.)

Please be sure to attach copies of all required documents and certifications before submitting application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.