Firefighter-EMT (Non-Certified)

Firefighter-EMT (Non-Certified)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

20-26

Department

Fire & EMS

Opening Date

04/23/2026

Closing Date

5/26/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration

after the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 closing date.

• • ALL required testing (written and physical agility test) will take place by invitation the week of June 8-13 for a September 2026 Fire Academy

Firefighter-EMT: The final candidates must be available to attend a required Fire Academy (22-25 weeks), which is paid by the City of Colonial Heights.

• Firefighter-EMT Basic

• Salary: $56,585

• Firefighter-EMT Advanced/Intermediate

• Salary: $58,000

• Firefighter-Paramedic

• Salary: $62,244

Examples of Duties

• Provides fire suppression services.
• Provides emergency medical care services.
• Ensures that all equipment and facilities are well maintained and available for use.
• Develops and presents public education materials.
• Operates vehicles and equipment.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Higher qualifications may be required to maintain employment and/or to advance in career development.

• Valid Virginia Drivers License.

• Successfully pass all phases of our fire selection process, which will include a written examination, physical ability test, background investigation, medical and drug screening.

• Successfully complete a 22-25 week recruit academy.

• Certification:

• Possess a current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia Advanced EMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic certification, and MUST continue to practice under this certification during the course of employment.

• Individuals who do not possess one of the above EMS certifications MUST obtain a Commonwealth of Virginia Advanced EMT certification within 3 years (36-months) of initial employment and continue to practice under this certification during the course of employment.

• Successful candidate will be required to maintain all Fire & EMS certifications throughout employment.

• Required to comply with a No Tobacco Use Agreement.

Desirable:

• Current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia certified EMT, A-EMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic certification.
• Current Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fire Fighter I & II, Hazardous Materials - Operations Level, and EVOC III.
• Formal and structured paramilitary recruit academy completion.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.

The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress, which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Health insurance with dental & vision coverage (Anthem, Delta Dental, & Blue Vision)
• Retirement (Virignia Retirement System & Mission Square)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental retirement (Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Comp)
• Voluntary benefits (FSA & Colonial Life products)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays (14)
• Bi-weekly Payday
• Virginia Credit Union enrollment
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

01

What is your current Commonwealth of Virginia EMS Certification level?

• EMT
• A-EMT
• Intermediate
• Paramedic
• None

02

Are you currently enrolled in an NREMT-Advanced or Paramedic class?

• Yes
• No

03

If enrolled in an NREMT-Advanced or Paramedic class, please describe: class location, start date and anticipated completion date? *NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.

04

Are you Commonwealth of Virginia VDFP Firefighter I and II certified?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you Hazardous Materials - Operations Level certified?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have an Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification Level III - EVOC III?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you previously attended a formal recruit academy in any jurisdiction?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please give a brief description of the content of the recruit school to include where the school was held, its length, and when it was completed? *NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.

09

Have you ever been CHARGED with a criminal offense?

• Yes
• No

10

If YES, please provide the following: In which State were you charged? What is the name of the jurisdiction (city or county)? What was the outcome of the criminal offense? NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.

Required Question

Employer Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

Address PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834

Phone 804-524-8749

Website http://www.colonialheightsva.gov