Amelia County Firefighter/EMT, Paramedic

Overview
Amelia County Fire and EMS is dedicated to providing exceptional emergency services and fire protection to our community. We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents. As a member of our Fire and EMS team, you will engage in both emergency response and community outreach initiatives, working alongside skilled professionals in a dynamic environment. Multiple positions to be filled from this posting.

Duties

• Ability and willingness to learn; ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain composure and to work well with peers, superiors and the public under stressful & emergency conditions, as well as under more relaxed conditions; ability to comply with oral and written instructions, to follow directions and to carry out orders under stressful emergency conditions, as well as under more relaxed conditions; ability to exercise sound judgment during emergency situations; ability to solve problems in a logical, creative and resourceful manner; ability to climb a ladder and work from heights; ability to work in confined spaces and utilize a respirator device, ability to work in and around temperatures extremes (both heat and cold); ability to operate a motor vehicle; ability to keep simple records and to make oral and written reports; basic math ability; dependability; positive attitude; flexibility; physical conditioning which permits the activities necessary in and inherent to the firefighting profession.
• Responds to a variety of emergency calls to include but not limited to structure fires, vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, water rescue calls, and request for Emergency Medical Services involving chest pain, possible heart attacks, respiratory distress, unconsciousness, and other conditions that may require advanced life support; including treatment techniques such as thorough patient assessments, airway management, BIPAP/CPAP placement, Oxygen therapy, medication administration, and defibrillation
• Provides basic life support and works as a team to assist the advanced life support provider with emergency medical services; provides immediate emergency care to ill and/or injured persons within the scope of the EMT-Basic level for the Commonwealth of Virginia and ODEMSA council region.
• Drives and operates emergency vehicles, transports patients to appropriate emergency care facilities.
• Assist with ACFEMS Quality Assurance, improvement programs, and medication programs.
• Operates EMS and Fire apparatus, equipment, and management of durable assets.
• Assists with coordination of maintenance for ambulance and fire apparatus fleet.
• Manage inventory software and assistance with supply ordering as needed.
• Performs routine clerical and administrative functions such as preparing detailed patient care reports, fire reports, and completing forms using computers and approved software.
• Reports to shift on time, in uniform, and well-groomed per policy for 12 or 24-hour shifts that may require mandatory overtime.
• Complete daily and monthly detailed apparatus checks.

Experience

• Requires a high school diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and possess a valid unrestricted VA driver's license or the ability to obtain an unrestricted VA driver’s license.
• VDFP or Pro Board Firefighter I (must successfully seek and obtain Firefighter II certification on your own within 1 year from date of hire)
• VDFP or Pro Board Hazmat Awareness and Operations certification
• VDFP or Pro Board EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Coarse) class III
• VDFP BPO (Basic Pump Operator) (must successfully seek and obtain certification on your own within 1 year from date of hire)
• Rural water operations certification (must successfully seek obtain certification on your own within 1 year from date of hire)
• Virginia EMT- Basic Certification
• CPR for healthcare providers
• NIMS 700 and 800, ICS 100 & 200
• Possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license with acceptable driving history

Join us at Amelia County Fire and EMS where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who are ready to take on the challenges of this rewarding career.

The County of Amelia Fire and EMS Employment Application is available on www.ameliacova.com or at the County Administration Office located at 16360 Dunn Street, Suite 101 Amelia, VA 23002. All applications and supplemental materials can be dropped off at the County Administration Office or completed and emailed to maribeth.smith@ameliacova.com. For further information, please call (804)561-3039. Amelia County is an EOE. Drug testing and background checks are required prior to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,240.00 - $68,240.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,240 - $68,240