Firefighter/EMT

ADDITIONAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

APersonnel History Questionnaire (PHQ)must be completed and submitted no later than 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday September 17 2025: to provide a completed Personnel History Questionnaire (PHQ)by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday September 17 2025 will result in disqualification from the process.

Selected applicants will be invited by email to move forward in the process.

For additional information or questions about the recruitment process including the physical agility exam and other pertinent details please visit the JoinCFD web page.

• This is a full-time non-exempt position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance Citys retirement options gym reimbursement program and continuing education/training opportunities.
• For a general summary of benefits offered by the Cityplease click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRS however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at .

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Responds to fire alarms operates equipment and related apparatus and assists in the suppression of fires including rescue advancing lines entry ventilating and salvage work extrication and emergency medical care of victims.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls inspects for gas leaks secures vehicle accidents etc.
• Performs the duties and functions of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Performs emergency medical evaluations and uses effective appropriate emergency services methods while on scene and in route to a medical facility.
• Determines the best course of medical treatment for a broad variety of medical and trauma emergencies ranging from non-emergent to critically sick or injured patients.
• Performs daily inspections of assigned medical supplies to make sure that proper supplies are present and not out-of-date and to assure supplies are in the correct locations.
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work establishes temporary utility services.
• Answers receives and transmits radio and telephone messages.
• Performs daily fire engine checks utilizing an appropriate application to maintain compliance to operate the engine.
• Performs daily inspections of assigned firefighting gear and apparatus by physically and visually examining including turnout gear boots SCBA mask and/or other equipment.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing fire apparatus and equipment (according to Fire Department standards) and cleaning fire station and grounds.
• Checks fire hydrant flows.
• Reviews EMS protocols on a regular basis.
• Performs fire code inspections of business establishments and prepares pre-fire plans.
• Drives and operates Fire Department vehicles and functions as Bravo seat rider or on special teams as required.
• Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
• Maintains required certifications by attending training classes workshops seminars or conferences in order to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention safety firefighting procedures emergency medical procedures and any other related appropriate training.
• Maintains physical fitness by performing daily fitness training exercises for fit-for-duty readiness.
• Conducts station tours for the public school and community demonstrations and programs.
• May be required to work regular stand-by periods.
• Subject to be called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of equipment tools and other resources including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Required to successfully pass a post-offer physical exam.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia drivers license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.(To view our driving eligibility requirements visit agree to and sign a no tobacco/smoking contract.
• Within one year of start date possession of Virginia Firefighter II certification
• Within one year of start date possession of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic.
• Within one year of start date possession of NIMS ICSand 800 certifications.
• Within one year of start date possession of emergency vehicle operations certification with proficiency to serve as driver/operator on all motorized fire apparatus.
• Other certification/instruction as deemed necessary by the department or assigned area.

• General fire suppression and prevention knowledge to perform work assigned with or without instruction.
• General knowledge of technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.
• Knowledge of and the ability to research and apply code and statutes in performing fire safety inspections.
• General knowledge of emergency care methods techniques and equipment including appropriate medical terminology and medication effect and appropriate dosages.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the area geography.
• General knowledge of elementary physics chemistry and mechanics.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines for the operation of tools and equipment and in routine operations. Follows EMS and firefighter guidelines independently and recognizes and reports potential hazards.

• Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as policies regulations journals multi-step instructional manuals medical protocols and reference materials.

• Intermediate: Ability to keep records and compose documents and reports prepare materials such as summaries and explanations with proper format punctuation spelling and grammar using all parts of speech.

• Intermediate: General knowledge of elementary physics chemistry and mechanics applying formulas practical application of fractions percentages ratios/proportions and measurement.

• Intermediate: Provides information and guidance that assists others in making decisions clearly explaining issues and/or concepts. Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers management city staff other agencies and the public. Contacts may involve stressful or negative interactions requiring tact and the ability to respond appropriately. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding. Demonstrates group presentation skills answering audience questions.

• General Direction: Exercises judgement in an emergency situation responding to changing conditions. Knowledge of and ability to research and apply code and statutes while performing fire safety inspections independently. Normally performs the job duties by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies.

• Skilled: Knowledge of technical firefighting principles and techniques; principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression. Required to gather data using advanced measurement and analytical methods. Basic firefighting skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with specialized emergency and medical tools and equipment.
• Sufficient computer skills to compile reports and data with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of EMS principles and techniques.

• Basic: Requires collecting/maintaining receipts for purchases made for the City for auditing purposes.

• No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. May provide training and instruction to others.

• Responds to changing work conditions and exercises sound judgment in emergency situations.
• Ability to function as a part of a team during high stress incidents.
• May perform multiple tasks simultaneously while working closely with others in an emergency environment.
• The work schedule may be irregular and include rotating shifts and additional hours.
• May require dealing with angry frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Demands:

• Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Wears a self-contained breathing apparatus and must be able to pass a fit for seal test.
• Frequent carrying pushing/pulling sitting standing walking use of hands and fingers to handle and operate objects tools or controls and reach and stretch with hands and arms in full range motion.
• Occasional climbing balancing jumping stooping kneeling crouching or crawling.
• Occasional use of taste or smell.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Requires the operation and use of appropriate fire apparatus or emergency services machines tools and equipment.
• Typically requires use ofstandard office equipment and telephone and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

• The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.
• Regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high precarious places and confined spaces.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electric shock and vibration.
• Often exposed to excessively high temperature intensities and sudden temperature changes.
• During emergency situations the work may be performed in varied environments utilizing department assigned clothing and equipment (personal protective equipment body armor and other specialty equipment). Work may be performed in challenging terrain tight or confined spaces remote settings and unprotected heights. Work may be performed in extreme temperatures and may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and include a risk of electric shock and vibration. The noise level in the working environment may vary from quiet to loud during firefighting or EMT activities.
• During an emergency situation the work may be performed with other environmental conditions such as working under rioting conditions sporting events (some in excess of 50000 participants) and musical concerts in excess of 12000 participants.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at or .

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and pre-employment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.