Firefighter-EMT (Non-Certified)

JOB
All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration after the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 closing date.* * ALL required testing (written and physical agility test) will take place by invitation the week of June 8-13 for a September 2026 Fire Academy * *Firefighter-EMT: The final candidates must be available to attend a required Fire Academy (22-25 weeks), which is paid by the City of Colonial Heights.Firefighter-EMT BasicSalary: $56,585Firefighter-EMT Advanced/IntermediateSalary: $58,000Firefighter-ParamedicSalary: $62,244

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides fire suppression services.Provides emergency medical care services.Ensures that all equipment and facilities are well maintained and available for use.Develops and presents public education materials.Operates vehicles and equipment.Addresses public inquiries.Other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress, which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.