Shenandoah County

Firefighter/EMT (Certified)

Recruitment Period  Accepting applications with a submission deadline of Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Anticipated start date of January 1, 2027, with the first official workday set for January 4, 2027. Instructions for applying are listed below 

A BACKGROUND CONSENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

T he annual starting pay for this FLSA non-exempt position is $49,477.89-$56,899.57 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Schedules include 24-hour on / 48-hour off shifts with defined compensation based on 48 hours worked per week. ** Holiday Pay starting at $2,000 for observed holidays . Full-time position benefits include Virginia Retirement System with locally enhanced hazardous duty pay, health insurance, and paid leave. Additional incentive pay for Advanced Life Support Credentials includes: Advanced - $6,000.00; Intermediate - $8,500.00; and Paramedic - $10,000.00. ** Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment, post - offer drug screening and background check.

Overview:

Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue is accepting applications for current vacancies for certified Firefighter/EMT. **Candidates must hold or obtain Firefighter I and EMT certifications prior to being considered for employment. Additionally, individuals must complete the modified CPAT prior to being released into the field. ** This position is responsible for responding to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, medical and other emergencies with other career and volunteer staff; maintaining records and files and preparing reports. Other duties include examining patients, providing care, driving and operating various types of fire/medical apparatus and assisting with operations during emergency management activities. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Examines patients, provides care and reports finding to an emergency department physician. 
• Conducts fire safety inspections and pre-fire planning for commercial buildings. 
• Drives/operates various types of fire/medical apparatus. 
• Assures that emergency vehicles are completely stocked and in good running order. 
• Provides leadership depending upon the nature of the incident and the affiliation and certification of response personnel. 
• Maintains cleanliness, state of readiness of stations, apparatus and all related equipment. 
• Performs community service activities, including fire safety education/prevention programs. 
• Completes all required reports of runs made by crew. 
• Attends training sessions as required.
• Assist with operations during emergency management activities.

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s license. Certifications in EMT-B, Firefighter I, Haz-mat Operations and EVOC required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs for the purposes of creating and formatting documents, graphs, presentations, databases and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge in fire, rescue, Haz-mat, and emergency service delivery. 
• Knowledge of the geography of the county, including street system and physical layout.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing in a highly interactive team-oriented work environment.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes;
• Ability to operate standard office and other work-related equipment.
• Ability to think and act quickly and appropriately in all situations. 
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. 
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written and electronic reports. 
• Ability to work with related agencies and departments on local, state, and federal levels, i.e., law enforcement, forestry, environmental protection, health and emergency services. 
• Ability to function as a leader, follower, or advisor based on the prevailing situation at the scene of an emergency and in the stations. 
• Ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources.
• Ability to perform and organize work independently.
• Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine office management details without referral to supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance at work.

**For an application and complete job description, contact Human Resources, 600 N. Main Street, Ste. 102, Woodstock, VA (540) 459-6165 or visit our website: http://shenandoahcountyva.us/ and view Jobs. A resume is requested along with the completed application. DO NOT apply directly to Shenandoah Combined Fire and Rescue . Email submissions can be made to Jobs@shenandoahcountyva.us. or hard copy applications may be mailed, or delivered to 600 N. Main Street, Ste. 102, Woodstock, VA 22664.   **

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Shenandoah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer