EMT​/Firefighter Or Higher Certification

Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter Positions

Essex County Emergency Services is seeking highly motivated professional individuals to fill full-time Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter positions.

Location:

Essex County, Virginia. Application address: P.O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Contact:
Deputy Chief of Emergency Services Mitchell Packett, .

Salary: $45,029 to $60,000.

Status:
Full time with benefits.

Posting:
Posted December 18, 2025 – Open Until Filled.

Open recruitment – applications considered as received and as positions are available.

Candidates will perform emergency medical services and firefighter duties as required.

• Valid Virginia Driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good driving record
• Computer literate
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
• EMT, EMT-A, EMT-I, or EMT-P
• Firefighter I
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification
• ACLS
• PALS
• EVOC
• PHTLS
• CPR
• Within one year obtain Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation, drug test and health exam.

Applicants must submit a completed Essex County employment application with attachments: copies of training certifications, current DMV Driver History Report, and resume. Completed applications should be submitted to the Payroll & Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Salary: $45,029 to $54,000.

Essex County is an equal opportunity employer.