<p>Join Our Team as a Firefighter/Paramedic - Make a Difference Every Day!</p> <p>EMT-P (Paramedic) or EMT-I (Intermediate) Certification Required Upon Hire</p> <p>Are you ready to launch your career in public safety and emergency response? The City of Chesapeake is seeking motivated, service-driven individuals to train and serve as Firefighter/Paramedic If you're passionate about saving lives, helping others, and being part of a high-performing team, we want you on board!</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>As a Firefighter/Paramedic, you'll train in and assist with emergency response, including firefighting, advanced pre-hospital medical care, and public safety services. You'll play a vital role in protecting the community by responding to fires, accidents, natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Train for and assist with firefighting operations - both interior and exterior. </li><li>Provide advanced life support (ALS) and pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick or injured. </li><li>Transport patients safely to medical facilities for continued care. </li><li>Assist with fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation. </li><li>Maintain and inspect equipment, apparatus, and station facilities. </li><li>Complete accurate and timely logs, reports, and documentation. </li><li>Participate in ongoing training and certification programs in fire and EMS services. </li><li>Support other operational tasks such as data entry, inventory, and communications. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Valid EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) or EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification is REQUIRED upon hire. </li><li>Strong commitment to public safety and community service. </li><li>Willingness to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments. </li><li>Must meet department training and physical fitness standards. </li></ul> <p>Why Choose Chesapeake Fire Department?</p> <ul> <li>Team-oriented environment with professional development and advancement opportunities. </li><li>Hands-on training and real-world experience from day one. </li><li>Make a real difference in the lives of others every shift. </li></ul> <p>Ready to start your journey in emergency services? Apply now and serve your community with courage, care, and commitment!</p> <p>The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in fire science and emergency medical services or a closely related field.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: None required. A minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience is preferred.</p> <p>SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license or CDL and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special skills and/or certifications including Firefighter certification will be required within a specified period of time. EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic certification is required upon hire. Selected candidates with Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate are required to obtain Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic within 36 months from the last date of probationary status.</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.</p> <p>AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS: Disqualification factors from the date of the application include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony. </li><li>Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing). </li><li>Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense. </li><li>Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault. </li><li>Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative. </li><li>Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years. (Subject to ADA guidelines). </li><li>Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. </li><li>Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork). </li><li>Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process. </li></ul> <p>If you have any questions regarding any of the disqualifiers, please contact the Chesapeake Fire Department at 757-382-6287.</p> <p>Medical marijuana:</p> <p>In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Applicants pursuing certification as EMT-P may apply as long as the certification is obtained by September 1, 2026 </li><li>A minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience is preferred. </li><li>Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred. </li></ul>