FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC I (CD)

Pole Green Park; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established emergency services organization is seeking dedicated Firefighter/Medics to join their skilled team. This role involves responding to various emergencies, providing critical patient care, and ensuring the operational readiness of fire and medical apparatus. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to community service and safety, along with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in challenging conditions. If you are passionate about emergency services and ready to make a difference in Hanover County, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values pride, accountability, courage, and teamwork in every aspect of their work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; EMT-B and CPR certifications needed.
• Must demonstrate ability to prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms of fires and medical emergencies.
• Leads emergency patient care and conducts fire safety inspections.
• Maintains emergency vehicles and related equipment.

Skills

Emergency care procedures

Report writing

Quick decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-B certification

CPR certification

Tools

Fire/medical apparatus

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.

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, preferred.

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. Upon hiring, new employee must complete and pass EMT-B certification, with current CPR, before Fire Academy begins. EMT-B, CPR, and Fire Academy must be completed & passed to continue employment. 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 with 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