Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue — Lexington, VA
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Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue in Lexington, Virginia is hiring for Firefighter/EMTs, EMTs, Intermediates, and Paramedics. The posted pay is $39,973–$52,717 a year. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); High school / GED (required); Firefighter I/II (preferred). The shift schedule is 24-hour shifts.
Among 60 current Virginia postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 12% of them; the median among them is $74,466/yr.
Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 3 stations. Pension: state_public_safety.
A combination fire-rescue and emergency management agency serving rural Rockbridge County, pairing career firefighter/EMTs and paramedics with a network of roughly a dozen volunteer fire and rescue companies.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| EMT certification | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Firefighter I/II | Preferred |
| Shift schedule | 24-hour shifts |
**Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue is seeking Fire-Fighter/EMTs, EMTs and Paramedics. **
Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue has full-time and part-time employment opportunities for Paramedics, Intermediates, and EMTs.
Personnel will be responsible for responding to emergency situations and supporting relationships with volunteer and career personnel. Successful candidates must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and valid Virginia Driver’s License, VA EMS/BLS certification, NIMS and ICS certification(s), EVOC and CPR. VDFP Firefighter I is preferred.
Starting pay ranges for full-time= $39,973-$52,717 and part-time= $19.22-$22.99/hour commensurate with certifications and experience.
Rockbridge County offers a competitive full-time benefits package including 24-hour shifts, paid holidays/vacation/sick leave and enhanced hazardous duty retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. Open until filled with preference given to applications received by August 5th.
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Please note that due to website maintenance, applications must be completed on a PC and cannot be completed on mobile devices at this time. Applicants may submit resumes and cover letters to HR@rockbridgecountyva.gov.
Rockbridge County is an equal opportunity employer.