What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter BLS position at City of Manassas?
We welcome you to apply for our Firefighter BLS opportunity with the City of Manassas! Applications are being accepted to establish a Firefighter BLS eligibility list.
Join our mission to protect the lives and property of the residents of the City of Manassas, its visitors, and the surrounding communities by delivering quality emergency medical care, fire prevention, fire suppression, public education, and disaster management.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a complete application with all pertinent certifications attached. Candidate must meet all Departmental, City and State requirements for this position.
The hiring range for this position is $59,379.84 - $79,797.12, DOE.
To be eligible for lateral placement, applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of service in a VRS AND/OR employment with an established full-time career Virginia Fire & Rescue Department. Lateral placement will be determined at a rate of .75 of credit for every completed year of service at a Virginia Fire & Rescue Department and will cap out at 10 years credited.
**(Please note: If you are eligible for our Firefighter ALS list but would also like to be considered for this non-ALS position, please apply to this list as well)**
The Firefighter BLS is responsible for protecting life and property by performing difficult protective service work associated with fire suppression, emergency medical services, and related emergency response. This position may drive fire apparatus and operate fire pumps and/or aerial devices in emergency situations.
This position does require current Virginia certification* as a:
1) Firefighter II
2) VA EMT-Basic or National Registry EMT-B
3) VA Hazardous Materials Ops
4) VA Emergency Vehicle Operations II and;
5) Current CPR.
Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.
High school diploma or GED required.
*Certifications must be Pro-Board (NBFSPQ), IFSAC, or VDFP and are subject to VDPF reciprocity.
Candidate must meet all Departmental, City and State requirements for this position and copies of certifications with application are REQUIRED. Please ensure you are only submitting each required certification as an individual document.
Applications submitted without the required certifications will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.
Medical/physical examination, drug test**, motor vehicle record check, criminal background screening, fingerprinting, employment and education verifications, and reference checks are required for the successful selected candidates.
**Disclaimer: The use of tobacco products is a disqualifier for consideration of this position and any future applications.**
Salary : $59,380 - $79,797