City of Colonial Heights VA

Firefighter-EMT: The City of Colonial Heights is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter-EMT; candidates possessing an unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia EMT certification are desired.. Firefighter-EMT (Starting salary: $54,000). Firefighter-Paramedic (Starting salary: $56,701). Current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (desired).. Firefighter-EMT Supplemental Questionnaire

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Colonial Heights, City of (VA)
Firefighter-EMT
SALARY
$54,000.00 - $83,336.00 Annually
LOCATION
City of Colonial Heights, VA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
26-24
DEPARTMENT
Fire & EMS
OPENING DATE
05/02/2024
CLOSING DATE
6/3/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description


All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration after the Tuesday, June 03, 2024 closing date.

* * All required testing will take place by invitation the week of June 10-14 * *

Firefighter-EMT: The City of Colonial Heights is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter-EMT; candidates possessing an unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia EMT certification are desired.
Firefighter-EMT (Starting salary: $54,000)
Firefighter-Intermediate (Starting salary: $55,080)
Firefighter-Paramedic (Starting salary: $56,701)
Examples of Duties
Provides fire suppression services.
Provides emergency medical care services.
Ensures that all equipment and facilities are well maintained and available for use.
Develops and presents public education materials.
Operates vehicles and equipment.
Addresses public inquiries.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Higher qualifications may be required to maintain employment and/or to advance in career development.
Current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (desired).
Valid Virginia Driver's License.
Successfully pass all phases of our fire selection process, which will include a written examination, physical ability test, background investigation, medical and drug screening.
Successfully complete a 22-25 week recruit academy regardless of previous firefighting qualifications or experience.
Obtain & possess a current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia certified EMT-Advanced, Intermediate or Paramedic certification within 3 years (36-months) of initial employment, and must continue to practice as a State of Virginia certified EMT-Advanced, Intermediate or Paramedic, during the course of employment.
Successful candidate will be required to maintain all Fire certifications throughout employment.
Required to comply with a No Tobacco Use Agreement.

Desirable:
Current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia certified EMT, A-EMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic certification.
Current Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials - Operations Level, and EVOC III.
Formal and structured paramilitary recruit academy completion.


Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.
The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress, which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.
Agency
Colonial Heights, City of (VA)
Address
PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834
Phone
804-524-8749

Website
http://www.colonialheightsva.gov
Firefighter-EMT Supplemental Questionnaire
QUESTION 1
What is your current Commonwealth of Virginia EMS Certification level?
EMT


A-EMT


Intermediate


Paramedic


None


QUESTION 2
Are you currently enrolled in an NREMT-Advanced class?
Yes


No


QUESTION 3
If enrolled in an NREMT-Advanced or Paramedic class, please describe: class location, start date and anticipated completion date? *NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.
QUESTION 4
Are you VDFP Firefighter II certified?
Yes


No


QUESTION 5
Are you Hazardous Materials - Operations Level certified?
Yes


No


QUESTION 6
Do you have an Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification Level III - EVOC III?
Yes


No


QUESTION 7
Have you previously attended a formal recruit academy in any jurisdiction?
Yes


No


QUESTION 8
If yes, please give a brief description of the content of the recruit school to include where the school was held, its length, and when it was completed? *NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.
QUESTION 9
Have you ever been CHARGED with a criminal offense?
Yes


No


QUESTION 10
If YES, please provide the following: In which State were you charged? What is the name of the jurisdiction (city or county)? What was the outcome of the criminal offense? NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.
* Required Question

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