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Pulaski County FIREFIGHTER FULL TIME in Pulaski, Virginia

COME JOIN THE PULASKI COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE TEAM! FIREFIGHTER - FULL TIME The Pulaski County Fire and Rescue Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time Firefighter position. This role involves performing firefighting and rescue functions in coordination with various County and Town Departments and personnel. The successful candidate will respond to calls for service, perform duties as assigned, and adhere to Department policies within the scope of their training, qualifications, and capabilities. Responsibilities include activities to protect and preserve life and property from fire and other potentially hazardous situations, along with related tasks as assigned. The position also involves fire suppression, rescue operations, fire prevention, community education, support activities, and other duties as directed. Additionally, the Firefighter will conduct scheduled activities such as maintenance, cleaning, testing, and upkeep of apparatus and equipment. The role may also require providing support to other agencies and departments in accordance with policy and mutual aid agreements. This position reports to Fire-Rescue Command Staff. Work hours are as scheduled, including holidays and weekends. The salary scale for this position is $46,000 - $68,700 and is commensurate upon education and experience. Educational Requirements: Applicant must possess a VDFP Firefighter I Certification, with Firefighter II certification strongly preferred. Additionally, candidates should have Haz-Mat Operations certification (VDFP or approved equivalent), Extrication Technician certification (VDFP or approved equivalent), and a VDFP-approved EVOC Class III Certification. Candidates must also complete any other certifications or training required by Department policy for fireground operations and successfully finish the precepting process, along with any additional training necessary to maintain authorization for their assigned roles. Relevant experience in firefighting, pump operations, EMS, and other emergency services is highly desirable. Dual role Fire and Rescue personnel are preferred to be certified as an EMT or higher by the Virginia Office of EMS and maintain this certification throughout employment unless otherwise authorized by the Director (pay is dependent upon certification). Age Requirement: Individual must be at least 21 years of age Please note that this position requires: Pre-employment drug screening and alcohol testing Background check DMV Driving record check Excellent benefit package that includes: Health, dental and prescription drug insurance Optional vision, cancer, critical illness, accident, life, AirMedCare, Pet, and Christmas club Virginia state retirement and life plus optional 457b retirement program with company match Sick, vacation and birthday leave Short and long-term disability Multiple paid holidays Free YMCA membership and more! Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Nearest One Stop and/ or apply online at www.pulaskicounty.org. Full job descriptions for all positions are located on the website. Pulaski County, VA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation for disabilities, contact Human Resources at 540-994-2406. Individuals that require a paper application should contact Kristin Rakes, HR Assistant at krakes@pulaskicounty.org or call 540- 994-2628. Pulaski County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employmen . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender/identity/sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position will be open until filled. The position was first advertised on 3/10/2026. To comply with company policy, this position will remain posted for a minimum of 5 days.

Pulaski County Fire-Rescue Firefighter Department: Pulaski County Fire-Rescue Supervision Exercised: None Supervision Received: Fire-Rescue Command Staff Employee will undergo a six-month orientation period and will be evaluated at the end of the six-month term. Employee will be evaluated annually thereafter. Classification (FLSA): Non-exempt, Full-Time Career Staff, Hazard Duty Age Requirement: Individual must be at least 21 years of age REQUIRED TESTING/SCREENING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Background Screening, and Driving Record Check Required. An Annual Physical is also required. Dual-role Fire and Rescue personnel must obtain a certification of EMT or higher by the Virginia Office of EMS. This certification shall be maintained throughout employment, unless authorized otherwise by the Fire Chief. Essential Employee: Yes, see Pulaski County Personnel Policy. Work Hours: As scheduled, including holidays and weekends ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs firefighting and rescue functions in conjunction with various County and Town Departments and personnel. Responds to calls for service and performs duties as assigned and per Department policy within the scope of training, qualifications, and capabilities. Performs designated activities to protect and preserve life and property from fire and other potentially hazardous situations, and related work as assigned. Performs fire suppression, rescues, prevention, community education, support, and other duties as directed. Conducts scheduled activities including maintenance, cleaning, testing and upkeep of apparatus and equipment. Provides support to other agencies and departments in accordance with policy and mutual aid agreements. Physical presence on the job is required as essential functions and responsibilities are not suited to remote work. JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must successfully pass a department approved physical agility test and medical screening, and maintain affiliation through the Virginia Office of EMS portal system as a member of Pulaski County Public Safety. Possess and maintain a valid Drivers License in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and meet all of the requirements to operate emergency vehicle per policy. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains qualifications, certifications, and demonstrates proficiency in all required areas of firefighting, hazardous materials, extrication and other disciplines, as directed and approved by departmental policies Firefighter Page 2 of 4 Maintains proficiency and clearance to drive and operate emergency vehicles in accordance with departmental and County policy Maintains collaborative and professional relationships between EMS, Fire Departments, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Management Personnel Able to adapt to rapidly changing job functions, as dictated by th

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