Pre-Certified Firefighter/EMS (EMT, Intermediate, Paramedic)

Goochland County•Goochland, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Goochland County is seeking applications for the position of Firefighter/EMS Provider (Pre-Certified) within the Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services. This role involves performing both firefighting and emergency medical services duties under the direction of supervision. Goochland County Fire-Rescue (GCFR) is an all-hazard, full-service, combination fire-rescue department operating out of 7 stations covering approximately 289 square miles and serving a population of nearly 30,000. The department offers an excellent benefits package, contributions to the Virginia Retirement System, competitive annual leave accrual, and pay stipend incentives.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application.
Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Valid Virginia Driver’s License with a driving record that does not have a negative point balance.
Applicants must complete a Written Competency Assessment designed to evaluate the applicant’s ability to process information, analyze situations, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
All applicants must pass the Goochland Physical Ability Test.
Applicants must possess current Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications, or be eligible for Virginia reciprocity at the time of application.
Applicants must possess a current National Registry EMT certification or Virginia Office of EMS Emergency Medical Technician certification or be eligible for Virginia reciprocity.
Applicants who do not currently hold EMT certification must obtain certification within six (6) months of the hire date from an EMT class scheduled to be taught by Goochland County Fire-Rescue, for which the applicant will be compensated to attend.
During the GCFR Training Academy, applicants must maintain a cumulative minimum average score of 75%, which will be tabulated from all department quizzes, tests, and practical evaluations.
Upon successful completion of the GCFR Training Academy, personnel will be assigned to Operations and will serve a minimum of a one-year probationary period.
Selected applicants who are offered conditional employment must successfully pass the following 4 evaluations: NFPA 1582 Medical Examination, Drug screening test, National and State criminal history records check and FBI fingerprint check, Full scope background investigation check.
Any applicant who will operate a county vehicle while performing job duties must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license with a driving record that does not reflect a negative point balance.
An applicant is automatically disqualified if there are negative traffic points on their Virginia driver’s license (or the equivalent for an out-of-state license) at either their date of application or at their date of hire.
An applicant is automatically disqualified if there is more than one DWI/DUI conviction or a DWI/DUI conviction within 3 years of the date of application or within 3 years of the date of hire.
A conviction for any felony or entering a plea of nolo contendere in any felony charge automatically disqualifies an applicant.
An applicant cannot have been convicted of any offense that denies the applicant licensure as a Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Nice To Haves

Applicants lacking the required certifications or reciprocity eligibility will not advance in the hiring process.
If the applicant is already enrolled in an EMT class, they may continue but must successfully complete within six (6) months of the hire date.
Applicants will NOT be compensated to attend EMT classes.
Applicants hired without EMT certification will be compensated at the established Fire/EMS Recruit salary until certification requirements have been successfully completed.
Fire/Rescue Recruits will be required to sign a Training Reimbursement Contract.

Responsibilities

Performs firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps, and related equipment, and performing fire suppression, containment, and extinguishing tasks; lays and connects hoses; secures nozzles and directs streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses various types of extinguishing agents and other firefighting tools to effectively mitigate incidents.
Participates in activities and operations in response to natural and manmade disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergencies.
Participates in emergency rescue operations, including search and rescue, building collapse, trench and confined space rescue, water rescue, high elevation rescue, and other rescue operations.
Responds to emergency medical service calls and provides appropriate first aid and emergency medical treatment as needed or as qualified.
Inspects, cleans, tests, and performs basic preventive maintenance work on apparatus, hoses, tools, medical and firefighting gear, and other equipment.
Maintains all assigned apparatus and equipment in a constant state of readiness to respond to emergency calls.
Performs routine fire station and grounds maintenance activities to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Participate in routine non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, code enforcement, hydrant maintenance, and pre-fire planning.
Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics.