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

Description

Norfolk Fire-Rescue: https://www.norfolk.gov/6016/Fire-Rescue

The City of Norfolk has over 100 years of fire service response and over 30 years of pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) response. Norfolk's firefighters are cross-trained fire and EMS providers.

Are you an experienced firefighter with compassion and commitment to delivering high quality service? Norfolk Fire-Rescue is seeking experienced:

Firefighter EMT – Advanced (salary range: $53,942 - $81,787 annually)

Firefighter EMT – Intermediate (salary range: $58,364 - $88,491 annually)

Firefighter EMT – Paramedic (salary range: $59,621 - $90,398 annually)

For any questions, please email NFR Recruiting.

Essential Functions

For each level include, but are not limited to the following:

Firefighter EMT – Advanced (EMT-A)

Responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, and technical rescue emergencies and other hazardous events, which may upon review be declared acts of terrorism, to provide a trained workforce for the incident commander to mitigate the emergency and care for the sick and injured. The Firefighter EMT-A also participates in training, recordkeeping, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, public education and equipment and facility maintenance. The Firefighter EMT-A can be assigned to Operations or Administration. All Firefighter EMT-As are subject to emergency recall during times of operational need.

Firefighter EMT – Intermediate (EMT-I)

Responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, technical rescue emergencies and other hazardous events, which may upon review be declared acts of terrorism. The Firefighter EMT-I also participates in training, recordkeeping, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, public education, and equipment and facility maintenance. The Firefighter EMT-I can be assigned to Operations or Administration. All Firefighter EMT-Is are subject to emergency recall during times of operational need.

Firefighter EMT – Paramedic (EMT-P)

Responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, technical rescue emergencies and other hazardous events, which may upon review be declared acts of terrorism. The Firefighter EMT-P also participates in training, recordkeeping, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, public education, and equipment and facility maintenance. The Firefighter EMT-P can be assigned to Operations or Administration. All Firefighter EMT-Ps are subject to emergency recall during times of operational need.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required;
• Completion of an endorsed Fire Academy or other training program approved by the Fire Chief and the Firefighter Recruit probationary period with Norfolk Fire-Rescue;
• Valid Driver's License;
• Current Virginia Department of Fire Programs Certifications in Firefighter II 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 your current certified level (EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P);
• Approved Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification;
• Successful completion of the Tidewater Emergency Services Protocol Test (TEMS);
• National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800;
• Successful completion of medical physical examinations and maintenance of health that establish medical fitness for duty as determined by the City of Norfolk physician.
  
  

Additional Information & Requirements

To view all department specific Automatic Disqualifiers, CLICK HERE

Tobacco Use

Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty.

Signing Bonus

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of continuous employment in good standing, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement
  
  

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
  
  

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications. Please be specific and honest in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to move forward with the recruitment process by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
  
  

02

I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers and certify to the best of my knowledge that none of the conditions apply to me. I also certify that I meet the minimum requirements for consideration as a Norfolk Firefighter EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate or Firefighter EMT-Paramedic.

• I have read and understand the above statement. I meet the minimum requirements for consideration.
  
  

03

The City Of Norfolk Hires United States (U.S.) Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents And Those That Are Authorized To Work In The U.S. Please Select One Of The Following

• I am a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
• I am not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, but I am authorized to work in the U.S. I understand that I will be required to present documentation proving my identity and that I am authorized to work in the U.S.
• I am not a U.S. citizen, or a lawful permanent resident and I am not authorized to work in the U.S.
  
  

04

What is your highest completed level of education?

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college, training or certifications
• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
  
  

05

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Please indicate which Firefighter - EMT level you are applying for:

• Firefighter EMT - Advanced
• Firefighter EMT - Intermediate
• Firefighter EMT - Paramedic
  
  

07

How many years of experience do you posses as a firefighter?

• Less than two years
• Two to four years
• More than four years
  
  

08

How many years of experience do you possess as an EMS provider at the EMS level you are applying for?

• Less than two years
• Two to four years
• More than four years
  
  

09

Are you regionally sanctioned to practice at the EMS level you are applying for?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Are you a graduate from a Tidewater Regional Fire Academy (TRFA) or Southside Regional Fire Academy (SRFA)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

Have you been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Have you been convicted of a hit and run within the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

13

Have you at any time participated in any illegal act arising from the manufacture and/or distribution of any illegal drug?

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

Have you used a Schedule I of the Code of Virginia controlled substance within the past 5 years? This includes, but is not limited to, Heroin, LSD, MDMA, etc.,

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

Have you used a Schedule II of the Code of Virginia controlled substance within the past 5 years? This includes, but is not limited to, Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methamphetamine, PCP, etc.

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

Have you ever used a Schedule III-VI of the Code of Virginia controlled substance, or any noxious chemical inhalants within the past 6 months? This includes, but is not limited to, illegal steroids, huffing, etc.

• Yes
• No
  
  

17

If you answered yes to any of the drug questions, please list the type of drug, month/year you first used the drug, month/year you last used the drug and the total approximate number of times you used the drug. If not applicable, indicate N/A. If you do not provide the specific information, this may result in removal from the process.

18

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk Employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk Employee
  
  

19

How did you become aware Norfolk Fire-Rescue was hiring? (Please check all that apply)

• Career Fair/Job Event
• Military Resources: Career Development Center
• Military Resources: TAP
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Print Ad: Poster/Sign
• Printer Ad: Banner
• Tidewater Community College
• Old Dominion University
• Norfolk State University
• Google search
• Norfolk.gov
• Government.Jobs
• Indeed
• Text to apply
• Family Member/Friend
• Norfolk Fire-Rescue employee
• Fire-Firefighters@norfolk.gov
• Other
  
  

20

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

21

This position is required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that you will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off-duty, if you are conditionally selected for hire.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement
  
  

22

As a Fire-Rescue employee in a sworn position, if you are scheduled to work, you will be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement
  
  

23

This position requires the ability to work a varied work schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• I acknowledge that I understand this requirement
  
  

24

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Please indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

25

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

• I have been convicted of a felony
• I have been convicted of a misdemeanor
• I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor
• I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor
  
  

26

If you answered that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

27

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran
  
  

28

What type of discharge did you receive from the military? If not applicable, please select N/A.

• I am currently still serving
• Honorable Discharge
• General Discharge under Honorable Conditions
• Other than Honorable Discharge
• Bad Conduct Discharge
• Dishonorable Discharge
• Other type of Discharge
• N/A
  
  

29

Are you currently serving as a member of the United States Reserves?

• Yes
• No
  
  

30

If you are currently serving in the United States Reserves, please select if you are in a ready or standby status. If you are not currently serving in the Reserves, please select N/A.

• Ready status
• Standby status
• N/A
• Required Question