Description

Responsible for performing skilled and specialized technical emergency response work in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, and hazardous materials/technical rescue situations and emergency responses. Performs firefighting, provides pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of the sick and injured, rescue work, fire and injury prevention public education and community services, contains hazardous materials response and cleanup; performs technical rescues and disaster response services. Provides public assistance. Trains in the methods and techniques of emergency response operations and in the use of equipment and apparatus. Responsible for life safety and emergency response operations until relieved by a Senior/Master Firefighter or officer/acting officer.

Works wherever emergencies occur both indoors and outdoors; is exposed to a variety of hot and cold temperatures and may be, at times, exposed to fire, smoke, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other dangerous situations; may be required to walk, climb, crawl, bend, pull, push, or lift and balance on less than ideal terrain; is exposed to wide variety of noise levels, which at times can be quite high, particularly when multiple sirens are sounding; administrative and management duties are carried out indoors at the department’s administrative offices, in the fire stations, at indoor and outdoor training locations, or in the buildings and offices of County government; supervision of personnel occurs both indoors and outdoors, on emergency scenes, in the fire station, on training locations, and in the community.

Responds to incidents requiring firefighting, pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of the sick and injured, rescues, fire and injury prevention, public education and community services, and emergency management/disaster response; may make initial determination of necessary personnel, equipment and suppression or containment tactics until relieved by superior officer; in the absence of more qualified emergency medical personnel may evaluate a victim's condition and determine the most expedient and effective course of action to prevent death, minimize disability, and relieve pain and suffering.

Advances hose lines into fire area; selects hose nozzle, depending on type of fire; lays and connects hoses; holds nozzle and directs stream of water onto fire; raises and climbs ladders; creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using various hand and power tools; enters premises for firefighting, rescue, performs salvage operations, places salvage covers, removes debris and smoke; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, axes, rope, and other equipment.

Provides immediate care to the ill or injured appropriate for the individual's level of emergency medical training and certification; assesses the scene for and manages hazards to response personnel, patients, and bystanders; assesses the presence, nature, and extent of illness or injury, establishes priority for required pre-hospital emergency medical care; provides treatment in accordance with established protocols and medical control direction; and continues that treatment while transporting to the appropriate medical facility.

Identifies hazardous materials and type of container or carrier at spill scene; uses various booms and barriers to contain spills and mitigate runoff; performs fire suppression activities, as necessary; assists in direction of evacuation operations, as necessary.

Inspects assigned emergency apparatus and equipment at the beginning of each shift and as necessary after emergencies; cleans and sanitizes emergency medical equipment daily as required; completes logs and forms while checking out equipment; ensures that all assigned emergency apparatus are in proper working order, and are stocked with required quantities of equipment and supplies; performs daily routine station building and grounds maintenance and housekeeping duties; performs operational inspections and maintenance of assigned apparatus and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments, but reports damage, loss, and other than minor defects for specialized attention.

Maintains clear and concise communications with other emergency response personnel, hospital personnel, and the Emergency Communications Center utilizing two-way radios, telephones, cellular telephones, or face to face communications as available, appropriate, and most effective; establishes rapport with family members of patients or bystanders; provides pertinent information to oncoming emergency personnel when relieved.

Prepares reports of emergency incidents and patient care; thoroughly documents all aspects of emergency incident responses including response information, scene assessments, patient assessments, observations, actions taken, treatments performed, orders obtained, results/ consequences of actions, and responses to treatments; reports and documents any unusual occurrences or deviations from standard practice, protocol, or operating procedures as required; and, prepares and maintains activity records, checklists, logs, Quick Access Pre-Incident Plans, Pre-Fire Plans, and reports as required.

Participates in training to improve competence in fire suppression techniques, rescue techniques, hazardous materials awareness/identification/containment and pre-hospital emergency medical care, awareness and knowledge of emergency responses to terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, radiological emergencies, and/or technical or specialized maintenance in the upkeep of fire apparatus equipment and tools, ambulances, and assigned specialized medical equipment.

Participates in training to improve apparatus operation skills and abilities; maintains knowledge of new or modified operational protocols and procedures; studies target hazards, building layouts and utility controls, and hydrant locations, etc.; studies County streets, regional road patterns and traffic networks to ensure minimum difficulty or delay in getting to an emergency scene, or from the scene to the appropriate medical facility.

Drives Virginia Department of Health Office of EMS permitted vehicles, fire apparatus, other emergency apparatus and county vehicles; operate pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary fire apparatus.

Appears before civic, community, school and other interested groups and makes presentations on topics of fire safety, injury prevention, available services and what to do in case of emergency.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age.

Graduation from high school or GED; supplemented by fire fighting and emergency medical technician training courses; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred but not required, graduation from the Tidewater Regional Fire Academy (TRFA), Southside Regional Fire Academy (SRFA), Hampton Roads Recruit Fire Academy (HRRFA), or Hampton Roads Fire Academy (HRFA) is required (other approved career recruit school considered on a case-by-case basis).

Preferred but not required: Virginia Emergency Medical Technician certification (may be required to obtain and/or maintain, at a minimum, a paramedic certificate and be released within the timeframe designated by the department). If not certified in Virginia, must hold current, unrestricted National Registry certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and be eligible for Virginia Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Virginia Paramedic certification preferred.

Applicants with Paramedic only (without approved fire recruit school training) may be considered, depending on the scheduling of an upcoming firefighter recruit school. If not certified in Virginia, must hold current, unrestricted National Registry certification as a Paramedic and be eligible for Virginia Paramedic certification.

Requires the ability to obtain/maintain Professional Rescuer CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association equivalent. Must also complete the department's Driver Pump Operator program and any other training, education, or certifications required for continued employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.

Supplemental Information

EMS Certification Incentive Pay

Virginia EMT-Paramedic--$14,000 annually upon release
Virginia EMT-Intermediate--$4,000 annually upon release

Education Incentive Pay Available For Approved College Degrees

Associate's Degree--$1,000
Bachelor's Degree--$2,000
Master's Degree--$3,000

York County Benefits

Advancement opportunities
Retirement benefits - Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Insurance benefits - Health, life and dental insurance
Holidays - additional pay for working any of the County’s 14 holidays, along with a special stipend when not working a specific holiday
Paid vacation
Tuition reimbursement benefit

This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). In the event of emergency/inclement weather conditions, the incumbent is expected to remain at the worksite or report to the worksite in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures, or as notified by a supervisor.

The earliest start date for this position is

Physical Demands

Must meet NFPA (2000) 1582 Standards. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including driving fire and rescue apparatus, and operating such firefighting and rescue equipment as pumps, ladders, aerial platforms, hoses, nozzles and appliances, hand tools, gasoline powered tools, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, twoway radios, etc.; Must be able to operate emergency medical equipment including radio communications systems between the ambulance and the physician at the hospital emergency department, cardiac monitor/defibrillator/pacers, medications, intravenous fluid administration systems, oxygen powered cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices, oxygen administration equipment, airway management equipment, wound care and fracture immobilization equipment, ambulance cots, stretchers, backboards, stair chairs and other patient movement equipment; Must be able to operate hazardous materials management equipment and supplies, including radiological monitoring equipment. Must be able to lift and push and 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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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include 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.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

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Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

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Have you graduated from the Tidewater Regional Fire Academy, Southside Regional Fire Academy, Hampton Roads Recruit Fire Academy, Peninsula Regional Fire Academy or are you a graduate of or currently enrolled in the Hampton Roads Fire Academy? Or have you attended a Fire Academy, which could be equivalent?

05

Do you have a current Virginia or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Certification?

Yes, Paramedic
Yes, Intermediate
Yes, Enhanced
Yes, Basic
No

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Has your status as an EMS provider ever been suspended, restricted, or paused from medical care duties by any EMS agency, any Operational Medical Director or Physician, or an organization for any reason?

07

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving legal or illegal drugs?

08

Have you been convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence, eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident, or manslaughter (voluntary or involuntary) within the previous sixty (60) months?

09

Do you have more than two (2) moving violations within the previous twelve (12) months?

10

Do you have more than three (3) moving violations within the previous twenty-four (24) months?

11

Do you have any record of current revocations or suspensions or previous revocations or suspensions within the last sixty (60) months?

12

Are you a current or previous uniformed public safety agency member (fire, EMS, rescue, law enforcement)?

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Are you a current member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces?

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If you are a current member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, did you, or will you be leaving active duty with a General/Honorable Discharge/Separation?

15

If you are a current member of the United States Armed Forces, will you be released from active duty and eligible to begin full-time employment with the County of York as of January 11, 2027?

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This position will require the employee to be in office (Not remote or hybrid). Are you able to meet this requirement?

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Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.

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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

Yes
No
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