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01-05-2005, 10:16 AM
http://www.ci.fairfax.va.us/personnel/JobInformation.asp?JobID=231
Fire Medic - Continuous Recruitment
The City of Fairfax Department of Fire & Rescue Services is accepting applications to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies for Fire Medic positions.
Duties: Performs technical work in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and public life safety education. These duties include driving and operating fire and EMS technical equipment. Duties are often performed under stress and in a variety of hazardous work conditions. Performs other duties as assigned. Employees in this class may be assigned to work rotating shifts or a straight day work schedule, as required.
Requirements: 1) Must be at least 21 years of age.
2) Minimum of 2 years of fire and EMS experience.
3) Applicants must be currently certified at the following levels:
· NFPA Fire Fighter II
· Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic
· Hazardous Materials – Operations Level
· Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC)
Copies of current technical certifications must be attached to the City of Fairfax job application at the time of submission. Training and work experience that is deemed by the department to be equivalent to the above referenced technical certifications may be considered.
Candidates chosen to participate in the selection process will be required to pass a written examination for technical knowledge, a work performance evaluation for technical skill, physical strength and stamina and an oral interview.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must pass a job-related physical examination, polygraph examination and a comprehensive background investigation. Fire and Rescue employees are required to sign an employment agreement that includes a non-tobacco use clause. All employees must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and good driving record.
As an equal opportunity employer and in order to respond to the needs of a diverse community, minorities and women are encouraged to submit applications.
Hours: Rotating shifts or a straight day work schedule, as required.
Salary: $37,530-$58,221 $41,377-$64,189(after
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment
Fire Medic - Continuous Recruitment
The City of Fairfax Department of Fire & Rescue Services is accepting applications to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies for Fire Medic positions.
Duties: Performs technical work in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and public life safety education. These duties include driving and operating fire and EMS technical equipment. Duties are often performed under stress and in a variety of hazardous work conditions. Performs other duties as assigned. Employees in this class may be assigned to work rotating shifts or a straight day work schedule, as required.
Requirements: 1) Must be at least 21 years of age.
2) Minimum of 2 years of fire and EMS experience.
3) Applicants must be currently certified at the following levels:
· NFPA Fire Fighter II
· Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic
· Hazardous Materials – Operations Level
· Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC)
Copies of current technical certifications must be attached to the City of Fairfax job application at the time of submission. Training and work experience that is deemed by the department to be equivalent to the above referenced technical certifications may be considered.
Candidates chosen to participate in the selection process will be required to pass a written examination for technical knowledge, a work performance evaluation for technical skill, physical strength and stamina and an oral interview.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must pass a job-related physical examination, polygraph examination and a comprehensive background investigation. Fire and Rescue employees are required to sign an employment agreement that includes a non-tobacco use clause. All employees must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and good driving record.
As an equal opportunity employer and in order to respond to the needs of a diverse community, minorities and women are encouraged to submit applications.
Hours: Rotating shifts or a straight day work schedule, as required.
Salary: $37,530-$58,221 $41,377-$64,189(after
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment