Firefighter Recruit
About The Position
Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) is accepting applications for Firefighter Recruit. If you are cool under pressure, committed to training, and passionate about serving the community, consider joining a world-class fire department. NFR has a rich history of quality and innovative response to emergencies, with over 100 years of fire service response and over 30 years of pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) response. Members of NFR are cross-trained fire and EMS providers who respond to calls involving threats to life, property, and the environment, as well as technically challenging calls involving hazardous material responses, technical rescue responses, and water rescue emergencies. Firefighter Recruits participate in a paid 8-month Firefighter Recruit Academy designed to become a Firefighter EMT-Advanced (EMT-A). The Academy offers comprehensive instruction including classroom education, physical fitness conditioning, technical rescue training, and hazardous materials response. No two days are the same, and every shift is a chance to make a difference. Consider becoming part of the NFR team. For any questions, please email [email protected].
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- No experience necessary.
- 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.
- Complete and recent (generated within 1 year of application date) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) report from the state in which you are licensed. This report should show driving history. This needs to be a complete report, the end of the document should read, "This ends transmission" or "End of record."
- High school diploma or GED certification.
- Proof of a higher education diploma is also acceptable.
- DD214 long form that shows discharge information, if applicable (prior military only).
- Any relevant and valid EMS and/or Fire certifications.
Responsibilities
- Acquires knowledge of fire and emergency medical service (if applicable), to become a member of 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.
Benefits
- Veterans' benefits (GI Bill) may be awarded to eligible members that attend the NFR academy and during their probationary periods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
