Firefighter/Medic (Firefighter/Paramedic)

About the role

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) is a premier all-hazards fire and rescue department providing basic and advanced life support (BLS and ALS) emergency medical services (EMS), fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, water rescue, life safety education, fire prevention, and arson investigation services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessment (e.g., evaluates the respiratory, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems)
• Provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to stabilize the condition of the critically ill or injured prior to transport to a medical facility
• Confers with the supervising physician or hospital via radio or telephone, providing the patient's medical history and condition
• Administers medication via intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraosseous, or sublingual routes
• Administers advanced emergency medical procedures (e.g., inserting airways, interpreting, and treating cardiac arrhythmias, performing defibrillation, electronic pacing)
• Participates in multi-disciplinary cutting-edge training to prepare for tasks such as tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) and Field-Available Component Transfusion Response (FACT*R)
• Responds to emergency calls to protect life and property
• Combats, extinguishes, and prevents fires
• Participates in rescue extrication operations and provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured
• Drives emergency apparatus, including, but not limited to transport units, engines, trucks, rescue squads, and tankers
• Participate in Community Risk Reduction and Community Outreach activities
• Work as part of a team and embody the department's Core Values

Requirements

• High school graduation or possession of a GED issued by a state department of education
• Certified as a Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT-P and/or a National Registry Paramedic at the time of application
• Certification in Hazardous Materials Operations-Mission specific in accordance with Fairfax County training standards
• Certification in the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) in accordance with Fairfax County training standards
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support Provider
• Certification as a full Advanced Life Support provider in Fairfax County and in full accordance with all current County training standards
• Successful Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100
• Successful Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 700

Qualifications

• Maintain a level of fitness sufficient to enable them to participate in fire suppression and rescue activities when the need arises
• Pass a criminal background investigation, a polygraph examination, and a physical ability test prior to appointment
• Be 18 years old at the time of application
• Be tobacco-free and nicotine-free at the time of appointment, and be willing to sign a Conditions of Employment Agreement to not use tobacco or tobacco products

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in computer systems and software

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for fully qualified new county employees effective 7/1/2023

Pay

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Schedule

• Rotating 24-hour shifts