Firefighter Recruit

Company: Spotsylvania County, VA

Location: —

Clearance Required: —

Salary: $58,146.69 - $98,849.38 Annually

Description

Under direct supervision, trains to perform emergency response work involving firefighting, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, and hazardous material response. Preparation involves training in fire suppression, emergency rescue, and/or hazardous material containment or cleanup work in response to alarms, operating associated equipment and apparatus. A Firefighter Recruit must demonstrate the ability to use fire suppression and emergency medical service skills in accordance with FREM standards. Employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment, and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station or training center. Employee is subject to the normal hazards of emergency rescue and firefighting work. Reports to the assigned FREM Recruit Academy Coordinator or Lead Instructor.

Requirements

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the County and of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management Department practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Firefighter. Knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention, rescue/extrication operations, and hazardous material response methods, techniques, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the County and of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management Department practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Firefighter. Closing date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern.