FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC I (CD)

Salary : $61,500.00 Annually

Location : different locations in Hanover County, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 202500045

Department : Fire / EMS

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

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

B. Environment

C. Physical Effort

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 :

Revision Date : September 2021

Special Instructions to Applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL APPLICANTS : Please read and print all special instructions for necessary information in this process 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 - 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, along with any fire or EMT certifications.

Candidates will be required to provide a copy of their diploma / degree to Human Resources; have a County background check; a DMV license check; and pass an NFPA firefighter physical.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below : This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.

Are you at least 18 years old?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

What is your highest level of education?

Do you have EMT certification? Select below the current certifications you hold.

Are you a graduate from a Hanover, Henrico, or Chesterfield Fire Academy?

Are you currently enrolled in an EMT program?

Required Question

Salary : $61,500