Firefighter/EMT (Certified)

Shenandoah County • Shenandoah County, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue is hiring certified Firefighter/EMTs for current vacancies. The position responds to fires, hazardous-material incidents, medical calls, and other emergencies alongside career and volunteer staff. Duties also include patient assessment and care, operating fire and medical apparatus, maintaining vehicles and equipment, completing records and reports, and supporting emergency-management operations.

Candidates must hold or obtain Firefighter I and EMT certifications before being considered for employment and must complete the modified CPAT before being released into the field. Required certifications also include EMT-B, Firefighter I, Haz-mat Operations, and EVOC. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license.

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with 24-hour-on/48-hour-off shifts and compensation based on 48 hours worked per week. Annual starting pay is $49,477.89–$56,899.57, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Holiday pay starts at $2,000 for observed holidays. Additional incentive pay for Advanced Life Support credentials is listed as Advanced: $6,000; Intermediate: $8,500; and Paramedic: $10,000.

The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027, with the first official workday on January 4, 2027. Applications are accepted through Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. A background consent form is required for consideration. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening and background check. A resume is requested with the completed application. Applications may be emailed or mailed/delivered to Shenandoah County Human Resources; applicants are instructed not to apply directly to Shenandoah Combined Fire and Rescue.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license.
• EMT-B certification.
• Firefighter I certification; candidates must hold or obtain Firefighter I and EMT certifications before being considered for employment.
• Haz-mat Operations certification.
• EVOC certification.
• Complete the modified CPAT before being released into the field.
• Pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Complete a background consent form to be considered.
• Knowledge of fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency-service delivery.
• Ability to think and act quickly and appropriately in all situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in a team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions and prepare clear, concise written and electronic reports.
• Ability to work with related local, state, and federal agencies and departments.
• Ability to function as a leader, follower, or advisor depending on the situation.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms involving fires, hazardous-material incidents, medical emergencies, and other emergencies with career and volunteer staff.
• Examine patients, provide care, and report findings to an emergency department physician.
• Conduct fire-safety inspections and pre-fire planning for commercial buildings.
• Drive and operate various types of fire and medical apparatus.
• Ensure emergency vehicles are fully stocked and in good working order.
• Provide leadership as appropriate to the incident and the affiliation and certification of response personnel.
• Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of stations, apparatus, and related equipment.
• Perform community-service activities, including fire-safety education and prevention programs.
• Complete required reports for calls handled by the crew.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Assist with operations during emergency-management activities.
• Maintain records and files and prepare reports.

Benefits

• Virginia Retirement System with locally enhanced hazardous-duty pay.
• Health insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Holiday pay starting at $2,000 for observed holidays.
• Additional incentive pay for Advanced Life Support credentials: Advanced ($6,000), Intermediate ($8,500), and Paramedic ($10,000).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED