Firefighter/EMT

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Chesterfield Fire and EMS (CFEMS) is seeking applicants interested in working in a progressive and professional fire and EMS department. CFEMS responds to approximately 43,000 calls for service annually, 80% of which are EMS related. We desire to have diverse qualified candidates who are successful in demonstrating the principles and values of the organization to include but not limited to teamwork, exceptional communication, dedication, compassion, honesty, courage and accountability. This is an opportunity to become a member of an organization known for its culture of professionalism, integrity, safety and customer service. Our team remains committed to providing a safe and secure community in which to live, work and raise a family. All we are missing is you! We encourage all interested individuals with a desire to serve the community and who meet the minimum qualifications to apply.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States
Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record (negative 1 or better driving point balance required)
High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age
Pass a written examination
Pass a physical ability test
Pass an extensive background investigation to include employment verifications
Be in good health as determined by a physician following a pre-employment medical examination with 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/25
Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and submitted with the background packet at the time of testing. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of testing.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.
Successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check required due to CJIS Security Policy.
Driving record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months OR a Department of Motor Vehicles DMV driving record point balance less than negative one (-1).
Applicants convicted of a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, convicted of a felony or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program pursuant to §18.2 - 271.1 of the Code of Virginia, hit and run, or operating on a suspended or revoked license within the past five years, based on conviction, shall be ineligible.
Ability to operate firefighting and associated tools and equipment
Ability to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke
Ability to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead and working in awkward positions without choice or variety
Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

EMT-B (Virginia or National Registry) or NREMT-P (National Registry) certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete a physically and mentally demanding 26-week recruit school
Respond to emergency calls and provide services for a diverse community including emergency patient care, firefighting, hazardous materials mitigation, community risk reduction and public safety education
Drive and operate emergency apparatus; maintain fire equipment, medical equipment, apparatus and facilities
Enhance and/or maintain physical fitness sufficient for job duties, taking responsibility for personal health, performing PT regularly with your crew and independently
Represent the department and Chesterfield County with excellence in all daily operations, actively engaging with your crew and the community
Perform other duties as required