Firefighter (Various levels to include: EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic)

Norfolk Fire-Rescue (City of Norfolk) is hiring experienced cross-trained Firefighter/EMS providers at EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic levels. The role supports emergency response operations by providing fire suppression, rescue, and pre-hospital medical care while maintaining readiness through training, planning, and station duties.

• Respond to fire, medical, hazardous materials, and technical rescue emergencies (including incidents that may be declared acts of terrorism) to mitigate hazards and provide patient care.
• Support the incident commander with trained operational response during emergency incidents.
• Participate in training activities to maintain operational and clinical readiness.
• Complete recordkeeping and related documentation duties.
• Conduct pre-incident planning activities.
• Perform fire safety inspections and support public education initiatives.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Serve in Operations or Administration assignments as needed.
• Remain subject to emergency recall during times of operational need.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an endorsed Fire Academy or other training program approved by the Fire Chief and completion of the Firefighter Recruit probationary period with Norfolk Fire-Rescue.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II certification or approved equivalent reciprocity.
• Hazmat Awareness and Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and/or other Firefighter Professional Qualifications as required by the Virginia Administrative Code.
• Current Virginia Department of Health certification and current sanctioning to practice at the applicable level (EMT-A, EMT-I, or EMT-P).
• Approved Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Successful completion of the Tidewater Emergency Services Protocol Test (TEMS).
• National Incident Management System/Incident Command System coursework: ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Successful completion of medical physical examinations and maintenance of medical fitness for duty as determined by the City of Norfolk physician.

• Salary ranges (annual):
  Firefighter EMT-Advanced: $60,000 - $83,054
  Firefighter EMT-Intermediate: $64,000 - $88,591
  Firefighter EMT-Paramedic: $70,000 - $91,334

• May be assigned to Operations or Administration.
• Subject to emergency recall during times of operational need.

• Tobacco use policy: Selected candidates must sign an acknowledgement to refrain from using tobacco products both on- and off-duty.