Firefighter Recruit I

• Requires high school graduation or successful completion of GED.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.
• When required, must successfully complete: HRFA or other Division-approved fire academy; and become certified, at a minimum, to the level of Virginia Advanced EMT (EMT-Intermediate or paramedic preferred); the Basic Life Support Attendant-In-Charge (BLS AIC) program and Advanced Life Support Field Training Program (ALSFTP) for Advanced EMT providers; Hazardous Materials-Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC), and Driver/Pump Operator (DPO) course; FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800; and all minimum requirements as set forth by the Fire Division or as required by other organizations that impose requirements by rule, law, or ordinance
• Must obtain, at a minimum, Virginia Advanced EMT; Basic Life Support Attendant-in-Charge (BLS AIC) and Advanced Life Support Field Training Program (ALSFTP) for Advanced EMT providers; Must recertify required VAOEMS certification at required intervals. Must complete and maintain bi-annual CPR and ACLS (when required) certifications; 
• When required, must complete HRFA or another Division-approved fire academy, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Awareness, and HAZMAT Operations. 
• Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and completion of NIMS ICS-100, ICS 200, IS-700 and IS-800 when required; 
• Must meet the required medical standards provided by the City by a licensed physician. 
• Must successfully complete the required Fire Division application process; successfully complete the Fire Division's physical agility test; pass a character background investigation and a polygraph examination.
• Must meet all minimum requirements as set forth by the Fire Division or as required by other organizations that impose requirements by rule, law, or ordinance. not have any physical defects which would render the incumbent unfit to perform all the duties of a firefighter/emergency medical technician.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must obtain Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification and complete any additional driver training requirements set forth by the City of Hampton.

• Once required, must have a current performance appraisal of “achieved/met” or higher. 
• Must be able to: be courteous and compassionate, yet firm with the public, and be able to communicate effectively and coherently with a diverse community through all methods, including radios and other types of communication equipment; accurately prepare written documents and reports such as special reports, accident or investigation reports, etc. using appropriate grammar; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; operate equipment and machines such as fire and emergency response equipment; use computers for job-specific applications; communicate general information regarding laws, ordinances, and regulations to the public; communicate effectively with others by giving information and directions; interact positively with members of the community and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse groups. 
• Must possess acceptable skills of observation and memory.
• Must complete annual physical fitness test when required.
• Duties may be performed on various shifts including 8-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, or alternate work schedules or shifts as directed by the Fire Chief or his designee, up to 56 hours per workweek per all applicable Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines.
• Requires working under hazardous conditions.
• Incumbent must complete all required training programs as directed by the Fire Division.
• Incumbents will be required to work in small confined areas, in areas of extreme danger, to include heights, and to deal with extreme stress appropriately.
• The incumbent will be administratively upgraded to the position of Firefighter Recruit II (Fire or EMS) upon successful completion of the Hampton Roads Fire Academy (HRFA) or an approved Virginia EMT-B, Advanced EMT, EMT-I, or Paramedic certification with completion of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Attendant-In-Charge (AIC) Program. May be required to obtain Virginia Paramedic certification.
• The incumbent will be considered “essential personnel” during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Salary : $48,897 - $58,212