Certified Firefighter

Job overview

The Certified Firefighter role is onsite in Williamsburg, VA. The posting lists pay starting at $58,146 per year or higher depending on qualifications and level, with full-time county benefits. James City County’s fire and rescue work includes emergency response, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. The firefighter responds to fire, rescue, and medical incidents, provides basic or advanced life support according to certification, and operates specialized apparatus and equipment. The role also supports training, public education, station readiness, and incident command as assigned.

What you'll do

• Respond to fires, hazardous operations, rescues, and medical incidents
• assess patients and provide basic or advanced life support as certified
• operate, inspect, clean, and perform minor repairs on emergency apparatus and equipment
• participate in training and public education
• complete reports and station maintenance
• and assume incident command positions as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified firefighter

williamsburg va

james city county

fire suppression

emergency response

rescue operations

emergency medical services

basic life support

advanced life support

firefighter i and ii

emt certification

$58,146+/year

county benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time county benefits
• specific benefit components are not listed.

Why this role

The posting requires Virginia Fire Academy graduation, current Firefighter I and II certifications, and current EMT or higher certification. Pay varies by firefighter level, with listed rates from $58,146 to $68,611 or DOQ.

About the employer

James City County is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.