What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter Recruit position at City of Norfolk?
Do you have a passion for the fire service, committed to helping your community, and enjoy being part of a dedicated team. Consider joining a world class fire department in America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) is accepting applications for Firefighter Recruit.
NFR has a rich history of quality and innovative response to emergencies. Over 100 years of fire service response and over 30 years of pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) response have resulted in high service delivery standards. Members of NFR are cross-trained fire and EMS providers that respond on fire and medic apparatus. Norfolk's firefighters respond to calls for service that involve threats to life, property, and the environment. As well as technically challenging calls involving hazardous material responses, technical rescue responses, and water rescue emergencies.
If you are considering employment in a fire department and want to be part of a team that holds service and professionalism as its standard, then you should consider becoming part of the NFR team.
NFR has a rich history of quality and innovative response to emergencies. Over 100 years of fire service response and over 30 years of pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) response have resulted in high service delivery standards. Members of NFR are cross-trained fire and EMS providers that respond on fire and medic apparatus. Norfolk's firefighters respond to calls for service that involve threats to life, property, and the environment. As well as technically challenging calls involving hazardous material responses, technical rescue responses, and water rescue emergencies.
If you are considering employment in a fire department and want to be part of a team that holds service and professionalism as its standard, then you should consider becoming part of the NFR team.
For any questions, please email FIRE-RECRUITERS@norfolk.gov.
Department Core Values:
AIRPSI - Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, Safety, Innovation
Academy Information:
Firefighter Recruits participate in a paid 8–9-month program to become a Firefighter EMT-Advanced (EMT-A). Training is in accordance with curriculums and regulations of Hampton Roads Recruit Fire Academy (HRFA), Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP), and Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). The academy will include a combination of classroom, physical fitness, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response training. Upon academy graduation, recruits receive a career progression to Firefighter EMT-A and an increase in salary to $53,942.
Essential functions are included but not limited to:- Acquires knowledge of fire and emergency medical service (if applicable), to become a member of Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) by participating and successfully completing certification courses determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia, NFR Training, NFR Administration, course Medical Director and all testing and additional certification elements of an approved Fire Academy as documented by the Training Chief and verified by the Fire Chief.
- Performs limited fire or emergency medical service functions.
- Participates in physical fitness training.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
No experience necessary.
**The Written Examination will be held at the Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Center on the below dates.**
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements at the time of applying:
- Be a (U.S.) citizen, lawful permanent resident, or authorized to work in the U.S.
- Be 18 years of age.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Possess Valid Driver's License.
Overview of Process:
- Applicants must successfully complete the following steps:
- Written Examination: Designed to measure the reading comprehension necessary to successfully complete required trainings(s) and certification(s).
- Physical Agility Test: Designed to simulate typical work-related situations that require the ability to perform specific physical activities.
- Ranking Interview: Panel interview. All applicants are asked the same set of questions.
- Personal History Booklet: Used to gather information of your personal history.
- Psychological Evaluation: Using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Test (MMPI), used to assess personality traits and psychopathology, provided at City expense.
- Background Investigation: Involves obtaining and verifying information related to prior employment, drug usage, personal and professional references and criminal records, DMV records and credit records. Includes a criminal and an Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) fingerprint background check.
- Polygraph Examination: Used to verify the background data disclosed in the Personal History Booklet and employment application, provided at City expense. Deception noted in the areas of the automatic disqualifiers may prevent further processing of your application.
- Medical Examination: Includes medical physical and drug screen, provided at City expense. Required vaccinations will be verified.
Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty.
Signing Bonus:
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completing of your recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
Military Benefits:
Veterans' benefits (GI Bill) may be awarded to eligible members that attend the NFR academy and during their probationary periods.
Salary : $46,396 - $70,346
