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Firefighter (levels to include: EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic)

City of Norfolk, VA
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026
💰 $91,334/yr($70,000/yr$91,334/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 14200

Department: Fire Rescue Services

Job classification: Firefighter EMT - Paramedic

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Fire & EMS

Summary

Norfolk Fire-Rescue: https://www.norfolk.gov/6016/Fire-Rescue
The City of Norfolk has over 100 years of fire service response and over 30 years of pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) response. Norfolk's firefighters are cross-trained fire and EMS providers.

Are you a dedicated, experienced firefighter who thrives under pressure? Consider joining a fire department known for their strong emergency response and rescue skills, team-oriented mindset, and committed to community safety. Norfolk Fire-Rescue is seeking experienced Firefighters across all levels:

Firefighter EMT – Advanced (salary range: $60,000 - $83,054 annually)
Firefighter Attendant in Charge (AIC)
(salary range: $70,000 - $91,334 annually)

For any questions, please email NFR Recruiting.

Examples of duties

For each level include, but are not limited to the following:

Firefighter EMT – Advanced (EMT-A)
Responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, and technical rescue emergencies and other hazardous events, which may upon review be declared acts of terrorism, to provide a trained workforce for the incident commander to mitigate the emergency and care for the sick and injured. The Firefighter EMT-A also participates in training, recordkeeping, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, public education and equipment and facility maintenance. The Firefighter EMT-A can be assigned to Operations or Administration. All Firefighter EMT-As are subject to emergency recall during times of operational need. 

Firefighter AIC's (Firefighter EMT – Intermediate "and" Firefighter EMT – Paramedic) 
Responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, technical rescue emergencies and other hazardous events, which may upon review be declared acts of terrorism. The Firefighter AIC also participates in training, recordkeeping, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, public education, and equipment and facility maintenance. The Firefighter AIC can be assigned to Operations or Administration. All Firefighter AICs are subject to emergency recall during times of operational need.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent;
  • Current Driver's License;
  • Completion of an endorsed Fire Academy or other training program approved by the Fire Chief; 
  • Current certification in Firefighter I & Firefighter II (accepting: VDFP, Pro Board, or IFSAC accredited);
  • Current certification in Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (accepting: VDFP, Pro Board, or IFSAC accredited); 
  • Current certification in Virginia Office of EMS (VAOEMS) &/or National Registry EMT (NREMT) EMT-Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic; 
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
  • Current certifications in National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800;
  • Current certification in Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or equivalent;
  • Successful completion of medical physical examinations and maintenance of health that establish medical fitness for duty as determined by the City of Norfolk physician.

Supplemental information

To view all department specific Automatic Disqualifiers, CLICK HERE

Tobacco Use:
Selected candidates will be required to sign an acknowledgement indicating that they will refrain from using tobacco products, both on and off duty.

Please ensure the following applicable required documents and/or certifications are attach

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