Augusta County Fire-Rescue is a combination system responding from 17 stations protecting Virginia’s second largest county. We have an authorized level of 141 FTE’s, plus part-time personnel. Career personnel staff 13 of the 17 stations. We offer both 24-hour and Monday to Friday day shift assignments. ACFR team members typically staff engine and BLS/ALS units throughout our combination system. Additionally, two central county stations staff truck/ladder company, HAZMAT, and heavy squad company.

Firefighter/EMTRecruit:$42,777

Fire-Rescue Technician I: $42,777 - $66,488

Fire-Rescue Technician II: $44,943 - $69,855

Incentives available on Base Salary for ALS/HM/TRT Certifications Additional 24-Hour Shift Overtime of approximately $3,500 annually

Firefighter / EMT Recruit will be assigned to recruit academy and attend Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazardous Materials Operations, EVOC 3, ITR 2, Vehicle Rescue 1, and Mayday training. Upon successful graduation from the recruit academy, the Recruit will complete the EMS precepting and release process. Upon successful EMS release, the Recruit will be eligible to transition to a Fire-Rescue Technician I.

Fire-Rescue Technician I requires a current VDFP / ProBoard / IFSAC Firefighter 2, Virginia EMT or higher (NREMT), EVOC 3, & valid driver’s license recognized by Virginia with an acceptable driving record.

• Preference is given for Fire / EMS work experience, vehicle rescue 1, MAYDAY training, and released EMS provider.
• Graduation from a recognized Recruit Academy is accepted.

Fire-Rescue Technician II requires a minimum of Technician I plus Driver Pumper Operator (DPO) and/or:

• Advanced EMT (VAOEMS)
• Hazardous Materials Technician (VDEM)
• Technical Rescue Credentials (VDFP)

TheProcess:

• May 23, 2024 at 1700: Application deadline
• May 28, 2024 - June 7, 2024: Interviews held in-person at the Augusta County Government Center
• June 10, 2024: Anticipated offer letters sent to selected applicants
• June 14, 2024: Deadline for applicants to accept position
• July 1, 2024: New hire start date

Augusta County is a participating agency with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s (VDEM) Region 2 Technical Rescue Team and Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team. All ACFR personnel are afforded training and career development training opportunities to participate with these regional response teams and pursue Advanced Level EMS certification.

Augusta County offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check, NFPA 1582 physical, and drug test. Submit a completed application with the following attachments – resume, cover letter, and if applicable any pertinent fire / EMS credentials. A copy of current DMV Driver History Report will be obtained upon offer.

Applications can be downloaded from the Augusta County Human Resources website at www.co.augusta.va.us/government/human - resources/county-application. Completed applications with the required documents noted above can be emailed to hr@co.augusta.va.us.

Questions? Please contact Augusta County Fire-Rescue at 540-245-5624.

Augusta County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.