Top 2 Firefighter Jobs in Hampton, Va

Pre-Qualified Firefighter/ EMT, AEMT, EMTI, EMTP
City of Hampton, VA —Hampton, VA
- $56,510 - $88,133 a year
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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HII —Newport News, VA
- $74,148.80 - $96,180.48 a year
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- Mid-level
- No travel
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance

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Pre-Qualified Firefighter/ EMT, AEMT, EMTI, EMTP

City of Hampton, VA -
Hampton, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$56,510 - $88,133 a year

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Dependent care reimbursement
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
Two-way radios for driver communication
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Computer skills
Emergency communication
Incident reports for accident investigation

Full Job Description

Function

WE ARE HIRING:

Certified VA Firefighter I & II

EMT, AEMT, EMT-I, EMT-P

We are looking for passionate, knowledgeable, professional individuals to join us!!

Come work for the City of Hampton Fire and Rescue Division, a group of highly motivated, respectful, and diverse individuals who are passionate about helping our community.

Hampton is a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the 757 and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.

What You'll Be Doing

YOU will combat, control, and extinguish fires; rescue persons and salvage property in emergencies; maintain equipment, fire station buildings, and grounds; perform fire prevention activities; and drive or assist ambulance drivers to transport sick, injured, or convalescent persons.

“Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.”

Examples of Work

Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Under supervision, lays out and connects hoses, and directs streams of water or extinguishment agents onto fires. Positions, raises, and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to rescue individuals from burning structures. Carries out firefighting activities using tools and methods in a prescribed manner; creates openings in buildings for ventilation, ingress, or egress, using axes, crowbars, and other appropriate tools. Salvages and preserves property to minimize fire loss; protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. Performs emergency lifesaving activities; administers emergency medical care. Performs clean-up activities following fire suppression operations.
Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured, including bandaging, splinting, administering oxygen, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Extricates patient from the scene using a stretcher, stair chair, and other approved methods of extrication and loads and unloads patients into and out of an ambulance. Transports patients to hospitals or convalescents to an approved destination and places the ambulance back in service upon arrival. Sanitizes and decontaminates the ambulance and equipment. When assigned, performs advanced life support and emergency medical services in the capacity of a trainee, at the level certified, under the general guidance of a Medic/Firefighter.
Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, and grounds. Sweeps and mops station house floors; cleans and clears driveway; police grounds and trims grass. Inspects all fire apparatus daily; checks crankcase oil level, observes coolant level in radiator, checks batteries and all warning signals; inspects tires and cleans body of trucks. Checks and accounts for mobile and portable radio communications equipment. Inspects all related fire tools and equipment daily. Cleans and paints equipment as necessary.
Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques. Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
Drives fire apparatus, EMS vehicles, and support vehicles to the scene of emergencies. Makes adjustments to equipment as the situation demands at a moment's notice. Maintains proper operation of fire apparatus and other vehicles at all times. Informs the fire communications dispatcher of the status of emergency situations via radio.
When assigned, may perform the following: vehicle maintenance and station maintenance; maintains supplies, conducts inventories; prepares a variety of reports; performs a variety of training functions under the direction of a senior officer; and performs a variety of safety functions, such as conducting safety inspections and tests, preparing safety materials and statistical report,s and completion of accident reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED; must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Must be certified as a Virginia Firefighter I & II and must be an EMT, AEMT, EMT- I, or EMT-P.
Required medical standards provided by the city by a licensed physician; successful completion of the department's physical agility test; successful completion of the required application process for approval by the Fire Department; must pass a character background investigation and a polygraph examination; must agree to conditions of employment as specified by the Fire Department.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
Must possess no physical defects which would render the incumbent unfit to perform all the duties of a firefighter/emergency medical technician; ability to be courteous yet firm with the public; ability to communicate effectively and coherently over radios and other types of communication equipment; ability to prepare written documents and reports such as special reports, accident or investigation reports, etc.; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to operate equipment and machines such as fire and emergency response equipment and two-way communication equipment; ability to use personal computer and/or mainframe for job specific applications; ability to communicate general information regarding laws, ordinances, and regulations to the public; ability to communicate effectively with others by giving information and directions; ability to interact positively with members of the community and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse groups; good skills of observation and memory;

NOTE: If entering the Division at the Firefighter level as a non-incumbent, pre-qualified candidate, the following conditions may be applicable in addition to those listed above: An approved Fire Academy accepted in lieu of HRFA; Virginia EMT, AEMT, EMT- I, EMT-P,
DPO (DPO preferred).

Features

Duties may be performed on various shifts to include 8 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour, or other shifts as directed, up to 56 hours per workweek in accordance with all applicable Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines.
May be rotated to medic/firefighter positions throughout all areas within the Fire Division.
Receives formal performance evaluations at required intervals.
Requires working under hazardous conditions.
Must successfully complete all required training programs as directed by the Fire Division.
Will be required to work in small confined areas and areas of extreme danger, to include heights, and to deal with extreme stress.
This is a non-exempt position.

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