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Firefighter/AEMT, (FF/NRP preferred) descriptions below (Click here to submit Resume)
Type: Full Time
Pay: 52.5k - 58k, depending on qualifications
Posted Date: 12/4/2024 
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled


Firefighter/ALS Job Description

General Information

Wintergreen Fire and Rescue is a dynamic organization that strives to provide the best EMS and fire services to the community of Wintergreen Resort and Nelson County. We are a unique, small Department that has the honor of protecting one of the largest property owner associations in Virginia.  We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service experience possible to our clients. Come join our team!

Essential Duties

  • Respond to Fire and Rescue calls.

  • Drive and operate sophisticated equipment in keeping with acceptable laws and protocols.

  • Perform appropriate medical procedures.

  • Possess general knowledge of technical fire fighting and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression.

  • Inspect and maintain equipment and inventory.

  • Possess general knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics.

  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

  • Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.

  • Complete appropriate fire and medical reports accurately and in a timely manner.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Must have requisite experience and training with demonstrated ability to learn and improve skills related to EMS and Firefighting.

Education and Experience

  • Must eighteen (18) years of age or older.

  • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Firefighter II as licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  • Must be licensed as an AEMT (NRP, preferred) by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  • Valid Virginia Drivers License and EVOC Class 3 certificate.

Physical Demands (Also see Wintergreen PAT description HERE)

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EMS Only Job Description

Wintergreen Fire and Rescue is seeking motivated candidates to join our high performance team in the position of Paramedic. Wintergreen Fire and Rescue is a dynamic organization that strives to provide the best EMS services to the County of Nelson. We are a unique, small Department that has the honor of protecting the citizens of Nelson County.  We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service experience possible to our clients.  Come join our team!

Essential Duties

  • Respond to EMS calls.

  • Drive and operate sophisticated equipment in keeping with acceptable laws and protocols.

  • Perform appropriate medical procedures.

  • Inspect and maintain equipment and inventory.

  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

  • Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.

  • Complete appropriate medical reports accurately and in a timely manner.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Candidates will work a 24-hour on and 72-hour off schedule.

Education and Experience

  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

  • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Must be licensed as a Paramedic by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or National Registered.

  • Valid Virginia Drivers License and EVOC Class 2 certificate.

  • Must have a current BLS card