Firefighter

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Firefighter to join our team in York County, VA. As a Firefighter, 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.

• Perform firefighting, provide pre-hospital emergency medical care, and transportation of the sick and injured
• Rescue work, fire and injury prevention public education, and community services containing hazardous materials response and cleanup
• Perform technical rescues and disaster response services
• Provide public assistance and train in emergency response operations and equipment use

• Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent
• Virginia Emergency Medical Technician certification required
• Graduation from a recognized fire academy or completion of a fire recruit school
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

We offer a comprehensive benefit 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.

The Firefighter must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including driving fire and rescue apparatus and operating firefighting and rescue equipment. Must be able to lift and push and pull objects weighing between pounds and work with full gear that easily weighs 55 pounds.