Fire Fighter/EMT Recruit

Albemarle County

Firefighter/EMT performing emergency services for Albemarle County. Engaging in firefighting, rescue operations, and community service projects while ensuring public safety.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $57,363 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emergency response, including firefighting, emergency medical care, and hazardous material management. Maintains required certifications and licenses while performing fire safety inspections and participating in physical fitness training.

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Emergency Medical Technician-Basic CertificationVDFP Firefighter I CertificationHazardous Materials Operations CertificationFEMA Incident Command System CertificationsValid Driver’s License

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Hard Skills

FirefightingEmergency Medical CareHazardous Material ResponseFire Safety InspectionsBasic Life Support Techniques

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-BasicVDFP Firefighter IVDFP Hazardous Materials OperationsEVOC Level 2FEMA Incident Command System 100FEMA Incident Command System 200FEMA Incident Command System 700FEMA Incident Command System 800Pre-Hospital Trauma Life SupportSafe Kids Child Safety Seat Technician

Industry Keywords

Emergency ResponseFire SafetyPhysical Fitness TrainingCustodial DutiesOperational Medical Director Endorsement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responds to incidents requiring firefighting, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, and hazardous material emergencies
Performs fire safety inspections; conducts pre-planning of business establishments within the assigned area
Administers emergency medical techniques in accordance with established protocols for basic life support
Maintains and performs custodial duties at the assigned station
Participates in daily physical fitness training programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
Possession of a valid Driver’s License (for at least 2 years) required at time of employment
Certifications in Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Basic; VDFP Firefighter I; VDFP Hazardous Materials Operations; EVOC Level 2; FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700 and 800; Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support; Safe Kids Child Safety Seat Technician
Must maintain all required certifications and licenses
Must be endorsed by the Department’s Operational Medical Director

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
VRS retirement
13 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Continuing education/training opportunities