Firefighter​/EMT

Are you ready to join our team of dedicated and highly skilled first responders? Chesterfield Fire and EMS (CFEMS) is seeking applicants interested in working in a progressive and professional fire and EMS department. CFEMS responds to approximately 43,000 calls for service annually, 80% of which are EMS related. We desire to have diverse qualified candidates who are successful in demonstrating the principles and values of the organization to include but not limited to teamwork, exceptional communication, dedication, compassion, honesty, courage and accountability.

This is an opportunity to become a member of an organization known for its culture of professionalism, integrity, safety and customer service. Our team remains committed to providing a safe and secure community in which to live, work and raise a family. All we are missing is you! We encourage all interested individuals with a desire to serve the community and who meet the minimum qualifications to apply.

Take control of your future! Expand your skill set and enhance your opportunity for success by participating in the following:

• Public Safety Pay Plan
• Seven-Step Firefighter Career Development Program
• Advanced Life Support Program
• Advanced/Specialty Training Programs
• Promotional Opportunities

We support the overall well-being of our employees by offering the following:

• Annual Health Assessments
• Workout Equipment in Every Fire Station
• Health and Dental Benefits
• GI Bill® Educational Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Support Group
• Continuing Education
• VRS - Hazardous Duty Retirement Plan
• Uniforms and Equipment

At the time of application, applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record(negative 1 or better driving point balance required). At the time of testing, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and be at least 18 years of age. All applicants are required to pass a written examination and a physical ability test;

pass an extensive background investigation to include employment verifications; be in good health as determined by a physician following a pre-employment medical examination with 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/25.
Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and submitted with the background packet at the time of testing. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of testing.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Note:
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, applicant’s driving record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months OR a Department of Motor Vehicles DMV driving record point balance less than negative one (-1).

Applicants convicted of a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, convicted of a felony or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program pursuant to §18.2 - 271.1 of the Code of Virginia, hit and run, or operating on a suspended or revoked license within the past five years, based on…