Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to emergency incidents;
• Drives and operates emergency apparatus as approved and assists in the suppression of fires, conducts rescue, hazardous materials response, entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul work and administers EMS care to patients, as prescribed by protocol;
• Assists in maintaining and cleaning fire and rescue apparatus and equipment along with cleaning the fire and rescue stations and grounds as prescribed;
• Assists with fire prevention inspections within fire districts as directed;
• Participates in continuing training programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes;
• Assist with public safety programs and tours of fire and rescue stations and grounds as required;
• Communicates and coordinates with volunteer members and volunteer officers;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid and appropriate driver’s license. 
• The following certifications are required at the time of application:
  • Firefighter Level I (Pro-Board, IFSAC, or VDFP recognized)
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (Level III)
  • Mayday Firefighter Down Operations (Pro-Board, IFSAC, or VDFP recognized)
  • Hazardous Material Operations (Pro-Board, IFSAC, or VDFP recognized). 
• In addition: Emergency Medical Technician as recognized by the VA Office of Emergency Medical Services or National Registry of EMT's and have the ability to be cleared to practice in the department by the Operational Medical Director (OMD). NR/VA EMT-Paramedic preferred.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.