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Fire Rescue Recruit, Technician I, Technician II
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:DOQ
- Posted Date:08/20/2024 4:44 PM
Augusta County Fire-Rescue is a combination system responding from 17 stations protecting Virginia’s second largest county. We have an authorized level of 141 FTE’s, plus part-time personnel. Career personnel staff 13 of the 17 stations. We offer both 24-hour and Monday to Friday day shift assignments. ACFR team members typically staff engine and BLS/ALS units throughout our combination system. Additionally, two central county stations staff truck/ladder company, HAZMAT, and heavy squad company.
Firefighter/EMT Recruit: $42,777
Fire-Rescue Technician I: $47,216 - $73,389
Fire-Rescue Technician II: $49,606 - $77,104
Incentives available on Base Salary for ALS/HM/TRT Certifications Additional 24-Hour Shift Overtime of approximately $3,500 annually
Firefighter / EMT Recruit will be assigned to recruit academy and attend Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazardous Materials Operations, EVOC 3, ITR 2, Vehicle Rescue 1, and Mayday training. Upon successful graduation from the recruit academy, the Recruit will complete the EMS precepting and release process. Upon successful EMS release, the Recruit will be eligible to transition to a Fire-Rescue Technician I.
Fire-Rescue Technician I requires a current VDFP / ProBoard / IFSAC Firefighter 2, Virginia EMT or higher (NREMT), EVOC 3, & valid driver’s license recognized by Virginia with an acceptable driving record.
- Preference is given for Fire / EMS work experience, vehicle rescue 1, MAYDAY training, and released EMS provider.
- Graduation from a recognized Recruit Academy is accepted.
Fire-Rescue Technician II requires a minimum of Technician I plus Driver Pumper Operator (DPO) and/or: 
- Advanced EMT (VAOEMS)
- Hazardous Materials Technician (VDEM)
- Technical Rescue Credentials (VDFP)
Augusta County is a participating agency with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s (VDEM) Region 2 Technical Rescue Team and Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team. All ACFR personnel are afforded training and career development training opportunities to participate with these regional response teams and pursue Advanced Level EMS certification.
Augusta County offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check, NFPA 1582 physical, and drug test. Submit a completed application with the following attachments – resume, cover letter, and if applicable any pertinent fire / EMS credentials. A copy of current DMV Driver History Report will be obtained upon offer.
Applications can be downloaded from the Augusta County Human Resources website. Completed applications with the required documents noted above can be emailed to hr@co.augusta.va.us.
Questions? Please contact Augusta County Fire-Rescue at 540-245-5624.
Augusta County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruit, Technician I & II Job Posting: You are required to have a physical assessment: If you do not have a current Regional Firefighter Testing Certificate (outlined below on this page) you will have to go through Augusta County Fire-Rescue's physical assessment. You can review the document here!
EMS Provider Job Posting: You are required to go through the Augusta County Fire-Rescue EMS Provider physical agility testing as outlined in this video!
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Fire-Rescue Positions
Augusta County Fire-Rescue is a combination system responding from 17 stations protecting Virginia’s second largest county. We have an authorized level of 141 FTE’s, plus part-time personnel. Career personnel staff 14 of the 17 stations.
For firefighter/EMS Positions: We offer both 24-hour and Monday to Friday day shift assignments. ACFR team members typically staff engine and BLS/ALS units throughout our combination system. Additionally, two central county stations staff truck/ladder company, HAZMAT, and heavy squad company.
Augusta County Fire-Rescue is continually taking applications for the jobs listed above. If there are no openings at the time you submit an application, then your application will be held active for six months and your name is added to our list of applicants once a job opening exist.
Regional Fire Fighter Testing
Augusta County, Rockingham County, and the Cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro conduct joint Firefighter testing. For more information call the Human Resources Department at 540 245-5617. Testing consists of a two hour written test and a physical ability test. Individuals completing both the written and physical ability test will be provided certificates indicating their scores. These certificates must be used to apply for future positions with the above listed localities. NOTE: Certificates are only valid for 1 year.
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