Henrico

NOTE: To move forward to the next stage of the process, it is required that you complete our application in full - to include ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and the Firefighter questionnaire. Additionally, after the job posting closes, eligible candidates will receive an email with a link to take the mandatory firefighter exam. This exam can be easily taken from your computer, provided it has a camera.    

The Division of Fire is a community-driven, professional public safety and service organization that takes PRIDE in stewardship and public trust.  For more information on being a part of the County of Henrico Division of Fire teamer. 

The Henrico Division of Fire is seeking qualified applicants, with or without experience, to become firefighting professionals. Firefighter duties include: engaging directly in firefighting, rescue, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, fire station maintenance, community service, training activities or EMS functions in the Division of Fire; does related work as required. The Division of Fire serves the community from twenty-three strategically located community firehouses staffed by over 650 highly trained and certified firefighters. All field personnel are state certified firefighters and certified to the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) level. The Division currently has on duty each day 23 engines, 22 transport units, 6 ladder trucks, 3 heavy rescue companies, 3 EMS supervisors, 3 battalion chiefs, a shift safety captain, and a shift commander. The Division of Fire also operates numerous specialty equipment available each day. Utilizing the above staff and equipment the following services are provided:  urban and rural fire services and response; emergency medical advanced life support services and transport; specialized teams (HAZMAT, technical rescue, dive/swift water); fire prevention, education, and investigations; response and recovery to natural and man-made disasters.

Requirements for applicants WITHOUT previous experience:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application and have completed high school at time of hire.
• Selected applicants will attend a fire academy of approximately 24-weeks in length before being assigned to field operations.

Applicants without experience will receive a starting annual pay rate of $64,038. 

Selected applicants will be eligible to enter the Division of Fire's career development program which may increase the pay rate over the first several years of the member's career.

Ability and willingness to learn; ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain composure and to work well with peers, superiors and the public under stressful & emergency conditions, as well as under more relaxed conditions; ability to comply with oral and written instructions, to follow directions and to carry out orders under stressful emergency conditions, as well as under more relaxed conditions; ability to exercise sound judgment during emergency situations; ability to solve problems in a logical, creative and resourceful manner; ability to climb a ladder and work from heights; ability to work in confined spaces, ability to work in and around temperatures extremes (both heat and cold); ability to operate a motor vehicle; ability to keep simple records and to make oral and written reports; basic math ability; dependability; positive attitude; flexibility; physical conditioning which permits the activities necessary in and inherent to the firefighting profession.

For an overview of the firefighter hiring process, please click here.

Applicants who successfully meet the requirements for this position will be invited to take a written test.  

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

An applicant may be disqualified if his/her driving record reflects: an accumulation of more than six Department of Motor Vehicle demerit points within the last twelve (12) months; or more than two (2) moving violation convictions within the last twelve (12) months; or a DUI conviction within the last twelve (12) months.

Must submit to a battery of pre-employment tests (written and physical strength/agility). Must be eligible for and successfully complete a Commonwealth of Virginia EMT-B Certification course as part of the Division of Fire Recruit Academy. Requires a pre-employment physical examination and/or medical tests and substance-abuse tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services or their contractors, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the position.

Please attach the following required documents when submitting your application:

Proof of High School Graduation or GED (copy of transcripts or diploma)

Current Department of Motor Vehicles driving record

Proof of College Credits/Degree (copy of transcripts or Diploma)

Form DD214 for Veterans or NGB-22 for National Guard

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certificate if passed after September 19, 2024

A copy of all Fire/EMS/Trade Certifications

NOTE: To progress to the next stage of the process, it is essential that you fully complete our application to include the Firefighter questionnaire. Furthermore, once the job posting closes, all eligible applicants will receive an email containing a link to take the required Firefighter exam. This exam can be conveniently taken remotely from your computer with a camera.  

Graduation from high school; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must also be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)