Job Description
Salary : $50,264.00 - $90,475.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 07872
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Function WE ARE HIRING: Certified VA Firefighter I & II EMT, AEMT, EMT-I, EMT-P We are looking for passionate, knowledgeable, professional individuals to join us!!
Bring your talent and we will provide you the opportunity of multiple specialty teams, competitive medical benefits and a new cutting-edge Public Safety pay plan effective January 1, 2024!
Come work for the City of Hampton Fire and Rescue Division, a group of highly motivated, respectful and diverse individuals who are passionate about helping our
community Hampton is , a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the 757 and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities, excellent healthcare insurance and other fringe benefits.
What You'll Be Doing YOU will combat, control, and extinguish fires; rescues persons and salvages property in emergency situations; maintains equipment, fire station buildings, and grounds; performs fire prevention activities; drives or assists ambulance drivers to transport sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Examples of Work *Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Under supervision, lays out and connects hoses, and directs streams of water or extinguishment agents onto fires. Positions, raises, and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to rescue individuals from burning structures. Carries out firefighting activities using tools and methods in a prescribed manner; creates openings in buildings for ventilation, ingress, or egress, using axes, crowbars, and other appropriate tools. Salvages and preserves property to minimize fire loss; protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. Performs emergency lifesaving activities; administers
emergency medical care. Performs clean-up activities following fire suppression operations.
*Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured, including bandaging, splinting, administering oxygen, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Extricates patient from the scene using a stretcher, stair chair, and other approved methods of extrication and loads and unloads patients into and out of an ambulance. Transports patients to hospitals or convalescents to an approved destination and places ambulance back in service upon arrival. Sanitizes and decontaminates ambulance and equipment. When assigned, performs advanced life support and emergency medical services in the capacity of a trainee, at the level certified, under the general guidance of a Medic/Firefighter.
*Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, and grounds. Sweeps and mops station house floors; cleans and clears driveway; police grounds and trims grass. Inspects all fire apparatus daily; checks crankcase oil level, observes coolant level in radiator, checks batteries and all warning signals; inspects tires and cleans body of trucks. Checks and accounts for mobile and portable radio communications equipment. Inspects all related fire tools and equipment daily. Cleans and paints equipment as necessary.
*Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques. Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
*Drives fire apparatus, EMS vehicles, and support vehicles to the scene of emergencies. Makes adjustments to equipment as the situation demands at a moment's notice. Maintains proper operation of fire apparatus and other vehicles at all times. Informs fire communications dispatcher of status of emergency situations via radio.
*When assigned, may perform the following: vehicle maintenance and station maintenance; maintains supplies, conducts inventories; prepares a variety of reports performs variety of training functions under the direction of a senior officer; and performs a variety of safety functions, such as conducting safety inspections and test, preparing safety materials and statistical reports and completion of accident reports.
*Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED; must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Must be certified as a Virginia Firefighter I & II and must be an EMT, AEMT, EMT- I, or EMT-P.
Required medical standards provided by the city by a licensed physician; successful completion of the department's physical agility test; successful completion of the required application process for approval by the Fire Department; must pass a character background investigation and a polygraph examination; must agree to conditions of employment as specified by the Fire Department. Must possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
Must possess no physical defects which would render the incumbent unfit to perform all the duties of a firefighter/emergency medical technician; ability to be courteous yet firm with the public; ability to communicate effectively and coherently over radios and other types of communication equipment; ability to prepare written documents and reports such as special reports, accident or investigation reports, etc.; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to operate equipment and machines such as fire and emergency response equipment and two-way communication equipment; ability to use personal computer and/or mainframe for job specific applications; ability to communicate general information regarding laws, ordinances, and regulations to the public; ability to communicate effectively with others by giving information and directions; ability to interact positively with members of the community and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse groups; good skills of observation and memory;
NOTE: If entering the Division at the Firefighter level as a non-incumbent, pre-qualified candidate, the following conditions may be applicable in addition to those listed above: An approved Fire Academy accepted in lieu of HRFA; Virginia EMT, AEMT, EMT- I, EMT-P,
DPO (DPO preferred).
Features Duties may be performed on various shifts to include 8 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour, or other shifts as directed, up to 56 hours per workweek in accordance with all applicable Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines. May be rotated to medic/firefighter positions throughout all areas within the Fire Division. Receives formal performance evaluations at required intervals. Requires working under hazardous conditions. Must successfully complete all required training programs as directed by the Fire Division. Will be required to work in small confined areas and areas of extreme danger, to include heights, and to deal with extreme stress. This is a non-exempt position.
Benefits Overview
The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
- -Health insurance
- -Dental insurance
- -Vision insurance
- -Reimbursement accounts
- Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the - Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
The ten paid holidays each year include:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the - Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce. - Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
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I understand this position is for certified VA Firefighter I & IIEMT, AEMT, EMT-I, EMT-P only.
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I have graduated from high school and at the time of my application, I am a minimum of 18 years of age.
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I am a Virginia or nationally registered EMT-B, AEMT, or EMT-P.If yes, please indicate below which level you are certified.
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I understand that I must pass the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) or present a CPAT card dated within the last year in order to sit for the written examination.
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I understand I am required to complete:Hazardous Materials-Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC), Driver/Pump Operator (DPO) course, FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
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This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application.Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
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