Paramedic; EMT

Overview

Each year Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) responds to approximately 50,000 EMS emergencies to provide both basic and advanced life support services and transport. To meet this demand, NFR operates 14 medic units daily that are staffed by an EMT‑Advanced and either an EMT‑Intermediate or Paramedic Attendant‑in‑Charge.

Are you able to remain calm under pressure, have quick decision‑making skills, and communicate effectively? NFR is seeking applications for Full‑time Paramedics.

Starting salary $70,000/annually (may be negotiable based upon prior relevant work experience). Paramedics will be sworn employees on a 40‑hour schedule working 24 hours on and 72 hours off. Schedule will include built‑in overtime and opportunities for additional voluntary overtime.

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• Respond to medical emergencies and perform basic and advanced life support procedures in accordance with Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Council protocols; supervise medical care as the Attendant‑in‑Charge (AIC) and provide transportation of injured or ill patients to medical facilities.
• Prepare patients for transport to hospital facilities, placing them on a stretcher or other conveyance device, lifting and carrying patients as required.
• Respond to fire, hazardous material, technical rescue, and other emergency scenes to supervise and provide medical and rehab services.
• Drive emergency vehicles including ambulances, sedans, and utility/support vehicles.
• Participate in emergency medical, fire, hazardous materials, technical rescue, terrorism, incident management, human relations, customer service, and other training as required. Participate in physical fitness/wellness training.
• Inspect, clean, and perform preventive maintenance of emergency vehicles and associated systems and portable equipment, and fire stations and grounds.
• Inventory supplies and equipment on an ambulance, inspect condition and quality, and restock supplies following each run or as required.
• Perform other duties as directed, including but not limited to public education, precepting of EMS students, and community healthcare activities.
• Complete patient care, fire, pre‑incident, inspection, and activity reports.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge of practices including safety and infection control procedures pertaining to the use and operation of equipment, tools, and protective gear.
• Knowledge of incident command procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and basic maintenance needs including medical apparatus.
• General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Prior EMS experience at the Paramedic level within a 911 response system is preferred.

• Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Paramedic at time of hire. (National Registry Paramedics will be considered; however, Virginia reciprocity is the responsibility of the applicant to be hired.)
• Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) released Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or PEPP)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
• Hazmat Materials Awareness Course
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
• If not current, Paramedics will be provided training and must successfully obtain certification within 60 days of hire date to continue employment.

• For any questions, please email NFR Recruiting.
• 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 at completion of your probationary period (1 year). To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.