Emergency Response Specialist

1 week ago


Yorktown, Virginia, United States York County, VA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Response Specialist to join our team in York County, VA. As a key member of our emergency response unit, you will be responsible for performing skilled and specialized technical emergency response work in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials/technical rescue situations, and emergency responses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform skilled and specialized technical emergency response work in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials/technical rescue situations, and emergency responses.
  • Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of the sick and injured; perform rescue work, fire and injury prevention public education, and community services containing hazardous materials response and cleanup.
  • Conduct technical rescues and disaster response services, providing public assistance as needed.
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Hold current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician certification (may require National Registry certification) and paramedic certification (preferred).
  • Graduate from approved fire recruit schools (Tidewater Regional Fire Academy, Southside Regional Fire Academy, Hampton Roads Recruit Fire Academy, or Hampton Roads Fire Academy) or possess equivalent experience.
  • Valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record.
  • Meet NFPA 1582 Standards.
Benefits

As an Emergency Response Specialist with York County, VA, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays, and paid leave.

Physical Demands

The Emergency Response Specialist role requires the ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, lift and push/pull objects weighing between 25-165 pounds, and work with full gear that easily weighs 55 pounds. Physical demand requirements are those for very heavy work.



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