Fire Department Jobs – Fire and Rescue Technician

Job Description:

Prince William County Fire and Rescue System (FRS) employees are dedicated to protecting lives and serving our community. We train individuals to provide emergency medical services, fight fires, perform rescues and promote fire safety and prevention. PWC FRS is a growing organization of over 750 uniformed and civilian employees that offers tremendous learning and promotion opportunities. We are dedicated to the growth and development of a customer service-driven, diverse workforce to meet the needs of our citizens. The FRS has a deployment model that includes Paramedic Engines, 24 hour shifts and a 56 hour work week. ++Work station and duty assignment will be determined by the county.++

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs responsible protective service work involving fire suppression, rescue, basic life support, salvage and/or fire prevention. Certain assignments will require the performance of advanced life support medical care. These personnel will receive a supplemental pay benefit.
• Drives, operates and maintains fire, rescue and EMS apparatus and equipment; Conducts fire prevention inspections and related work; Assists in fire investigation activities; Attends training sessions; Conducts training sessions; Performs salvage operations; Performs rescues from hazardous sites; Performs routine clerical and administrative functions; Presents public education programs.

Job Requirements:

• Selection Criteria: To apply for this eligibility list the applicant: Must be at least 18 years of age by July 1, 2021 Have a valid Driver’s License at time of application Have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED by July 1, 2021
• Hiring Salary: Base salary is $52,749.00 per year. This is a unique employment opportunity to earn full pay and benefits from day one of your training.
• Signing Bonus: Applicants with a Virginia EMT-P or National Registry EMT-P may be eligible to receive a one-time $3,000 (minus taxes) signing bonus payable after successful completion of the probationary period from date of hire.
• Education Bonus: Applicants may receive a one-time education bonus, as a percentage of the entry level salary for the offered position, payable after successful completion of the probationary period from date of hire, as calculated below: •1.5% – Associates Degree •3% – Bachelors Degree •4.5% – Masters Degree •6% – Doctorate Degree Bonus eligibility to be determined; Subject to certificate verification.

Qualification & Experience:

• General knowledge of basic and advanced life support principles and practices – advanced life support and medical care when applicable to work assignment; some knowledge of Prince William County geography; general knowledge of County geography and incident command; general knowledge of the principles and practices of tactical uses of firefighting apparatus and equipment; general knowledge of the principles of hydraulics; some knowledge of firefighting apparatus and equipment; some knowledge of the principles and practices to apply fire prevention codes; some knowledge of tactical uses of firefighting apparatus and equipment; some knowledge of standard office equipment to include computers and applicable software; ability to read and understand policies, rules, instructions and written material pertaining to fire and rescue operations; ability to learn firefighting and basic life support emergency care evolutions, techniques, methods and to apply such information appropriately

Job Details:

Company: FireRescue1

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Paramedic

Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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