Firefighter

Firefighters will staff two-person daylight shifts on weekdays at Max Meadows Fire Department, supplementing volunteer fire and emergency response to meet Wythe County’s desired public safety outcomes for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department serves the northeastern portion of Wythe County, including the busy eastern intersection of Interstates 81 and 77, several major truck stops, fuel centers, and RV parks along the interstates, major industries and construction sites at Progress Park, and a significant amount of national forest property.

Department: Emergency Services

Reports To: Deputy Director Emergency Management

Location: 823 Max Meadows Road, Max Meadows, VA 24360

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Seasonal: No

Posted Until: Until Filled

Salary: $18.00

Work Schedule

• Max 30 hours per week (3 10-hour shifts)

• 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Based on firefighters’ availability

Essential Functions

• Respond to a multitude of Emergency situations

• Fighting fires - Firefighters use water hoses, fire extinguishers, and water pumps to put out fires. Climb ladders, ventilate burning structures, and enter buildings to evacuate occupants.

• Operate firetrucks and other emergency vehicles, operate rescue vehicles and equipment, and maintain fire apparatus and equipment

• Participate in drills and prepare written reports about emergency incidents.

• Apparatus checks and maintenance

• Facilities and equipment maintenance

• Participate in training and mentoring new firefighters

• Response records and reporting

• Providing appropriate medical care within their scope of practice in emergency situations

• Maintaining county vehicles and facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hazardous Materials Operations

• Emergency Vehicle Operations

• Basic knowledge of hazardous material handling

• Fire codes

• Operation of fire apparatus and equipment

Education and Experience

• Firefighter 1

• Hazardous Materials Operations

• Emergency Vehicle Operations

• CPR Certification

Physical Requirements

• Position requires significant physical exertion, with risks and hazards associated with disaster and emergency response.

• Ability to lift, carry, and drag a variety of weights.

• Ability to see, hear, speak, taste, feel and touch to discern hazards, interpret symbols and instructions

• Communicate with the public and first responders.

This job description is not intended to be all–inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or County Administrator. Wythe County Administration reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation/gender/identity, national origin, disability, marital status, age, political affiliation, or protected veteran status.