City of Newport News
Firefighter/Medic
Applications are now being accepted for the establishment of a new
eligibility list for Firefighter/Medic positions with the Newport News Fire
Department. Applicants are required to complete an application, written
test, fitness/performance test, initial interview, background investigation,
polygraph test, job-related physical exam, sign a no-tobacco use agreement,
and possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
Qualifications: 21 years of age and possess high school diploma or
equivalent. Experience and certifications are not required but preferred.
Preferred certifications are NFPA Firefighter II, Emergency Medical
Technician - B, Hazardous Materials - Operations Level, and Emergency
Vehicle Operator Certification. Minorities and women are encouraged to
apply. Information & applications: call Captain Smith at 757-926-3000
or tdsmith@nngov.com or http://www.ci.newport-news.va.us/fire.
James City County Fire Department
Fire Rescue
Technician #430
Job Description:
http://www.jccegov.com/pdf/jobdescpdfs/2007jobdesc/430_071_01.pdf
Salary: $34,338 - $36,054/year or higher, DOQ
The James City County Fire Department is offering an
exciting opportunity to become trained in a career in
firefighting and emergency medical services. No
experience is necessary; extensive training will be
provided.
Work involves responding to a variety of injuries or
life threatening situations, and fire prevention and
suppression. Requires high school diploma or
equivalent; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s
license and successfully complete the Tidewater
Regional Fire Academy, or equivalent agency, as
determined by the James City County Fire Department,
and possess and maintain the following certifications
from the Tidewater Regional Fire Academy, or
equivalent certifications as determined by the James
City County Fire Department: 1) Firefighter II; 2)
Hazardous Materials – Operations; 3) EVOC; 4) EMT-B;
and 5) CPR within one (1) year of employment.
Additionally, incumbents must successfully complete
the Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate
course (including ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or BTLS) and
successfully complete the James City County Fire
Department medic Precepting program within two years
of employment. Requires an
extensive background investigation, polygraph exam,
criminal history check, sex offender check, driving
record check, physical exam, drug screening, fitness
assessment, and psychological assessment.
To access an application and to find out more
information visit
www.jccegov.com or to speak with a Fire/EMS
Recruiter call (757)565-7650
Applications will be
accepted for this position until 5:00 p.m. on March
14, 2008.
EMS TRAINING SPECIALIST
CITY OF
ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE-EMS
The City of Roanoke, Department of Fire-EMS has an
opening for an EMS Training Specialist.
Responsibilities include but not limited to teaching
and coordinating basic, advanced life support and
auxiliary (ACLS, PHTLS, Etc) training programs for
department personnel, maintain and monitor training
records and certification, establish and maintain
facility site accreditation as outline by the State
Department of Health, develop and maintain
agreements/contracts relative to EMS training.
Additionally, the position will serve as the
department EMS Quality Assurance Officer and
occasionally precept EMT-I and EMT-P students in field
externship. Certification, Education and Experience
Requirements:
•
National Registered EMT-Paramedic
•
Virginia EMT-B Instructor or obtain within 6 months of
employment
•
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
•
Virginia Advanced Life Support Coordinator
•
Valid Virginia Drivers License with good driving
record
•
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or
training: or equivalent combination of education and
experience
•
Applicants must have extensive experienced in teaching
and coordinating EMS training programs.
Starting Salary: $38,802.82 w/full benefits
Interested individuals may apply in person or on-line
as follows: City of Roanoke, Department of Human
Resources, 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Room 202, Roanoke,
Virginia 24011 Phone: 540-853-2231
On-Line Applications:
Roanokeva.gov (Click on “Apply for Job”) You
must received a confirmation number. If there are
questions regarding this opening, you may call Acting
Assistant Chief Billy Altman at 540-853-2327 or e-mail
at Billy.Altman@roanokeva.gov
Rockingham County Fire & Rescue
Rockingham County currently has the following career
opportunities available.
You may mail your resume and completed employment
application form to the
Rockingham County Department of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1252
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INSTRUCTOR FIRE & EMS PROGRAM MASSANUTTEN TECHNICAL
CENTER
The Captain level position has dual-accountability as
both a member of the Massanutten Technical Center
instructional team and an Officer of the Fire & Rescue
Department of Rockingham County. The individual
selected will be primarily responsible for performing
technical and administrative work in delivering the
training activities for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT
B) and Firefighter I and II to high school students.
The individual will be responsible for coordinating
additional instructors and personnel as needed to
instruct and test practical skills for state
certification testing. The position will maintain
various training records and files and maintain
training aids and equipment. The individual may be
subject to the usual hazards of emergency response
work. The Department desires an individual with any
combination and experience equivalent to graduation
from high school, five years experience in Fire and
Rescue Services and experience as an instructor
teaching related classes. The successful candidate
must possess and maintain certifications from the
Commonwealth of Virginia as a Firefighter II,
Instructor II, Hazardous Materials Operations and
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic. You must possess
a high level of competency in leadership,
communication, and human relation skills and must be
able to comfortably work with high school students in
a teaching setting. A valid Virginia driver’s license
is mandatory. You may apply in person at the
Rockingham County Administration Center or mail your
completed resume, completed application and
references, to the Department of Human Resources,
Rockingham County, P.O. Box 1252, Harrisonburg, VA
22803. A printable version of our employment
application is located at our web site at
www.rockinghamcountyva.gov The
position will remain open until filled. Rockingham
County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Point of contact:
Lt. Wayne Peer
Rockingham County Fire & Rescue
20 East Gay Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
Office Phone: (540) 564-3175
Cell Phone: (540) 578-1142
email: wpeer@rockinghamcountyva.gov
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