Louisa County Department Of Fire And Emergency Medical Services — Louisa, VA

FF/EMT, FF/ALS, and FF (Certified)

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Compensation

$58,500–$68,500 /yr

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January 14, 2026 · Open until filled

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The brief

Louisa County Department Of Fire And Emergency Medical Services in Louisa, Virginia is hiring for FF/EMT, FF/ALS, and FF (Certified). The posted pay is $58,500–$68,500 a year. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application); Hazmat certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); Written exam (required); and more.

Among 60 current Virginia postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 43% of them; the median among them is $74,466/yr.

About Louisa County Department Of Fire And Emergency Medical Services

Louisa County Department Of Fire And Emergency Medical Services is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 12 stations.

Louisa County's combination career-and-volunteer department delivers fire, EMS, and emergency management across a rural Central Virginia county, backed by seven volunteer fire departments alongside paid county staffing.

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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

EMT certification	At application
Firefighter I/II	At application
Hazmat certification	At application
Driver's license	At application
Written exam	Required
High school / GED	Required

The Louisa County Department of Fire and EMS is accepting applications for fully-certified Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/ALS providers.

Minimum requirements include:

High School Diploma or GED
Must possess a valid Virginia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Certified applicants must have completed Commonwealth of Virginia or ProBoard Firefighter I & II; Hazardous Materials Operations; EVOC (Class III); and Virginia EMT, AEMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic (or National Registry with the ability to obtain reciprocity before the start date.

In order to be considered, candidates must submit a completed application to the County of Louisa Human Resources Department at HR@LouisaCounty.gov. Resumes alone may not be considered. Selected candidates must complete a written exam, physical ability testing, and a formal interview process.

Certified Firefighter/EMT

$58,500 (base); $63,450 with FLSA**

Plus ALS and/or DPO/DAO adjustments

**Salaries may also increase based on prior experience and other advanced certifications!

$10,000 for Paramedic Certification: Base $68,500; $74,297 with FLSA
$8,000 for EMT-Intermediate Certification: Base $66,500; $72,128 with FLSA
$6,000 for AEMT Certification: Base $64,500; $69,959 with FLSA
ALS salary adjustments are made after completion of precepting and release by the Fire Chief and Medical Director
$2,500 for Driver/Pump Operator (DPO)
$2,500 for Driver/Aerial Operator (DAO)
DPO/DAO adjustments are made after completion of the respective taskbook and release by the Fire Chief.

Louisa County Fire & EMS

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A REWARDING CAREER IS WAITING. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The downloadable application can be accessed through the link on the side. Email the completed and signed application to HR@louisacounty.gov.

This posting is maintained as a continuous recruitment in order to establish and maintain a certified candidate list. Active vacancies and recruitment announcements will be communicated through multiple outlets, including department social media and recruitment websites.

Check out our social media page at: Louisa County Department of Fire/EMS for active recruitments!

Call (540)967-3491 or email LouisaFEMS@louisacounty.gov for questions regarding open positions, recruitment, hiring process, or recruit school.

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