****BOIL NOTICE***  NOTICE TO CONSUMERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS    St. Clairs Creek-if you currently have running water  Atkins-if you currently have running water   South Fork-All customers Broadford & Rich Valley-anyone that experienced a loss in water pressure on October 1st or 2nd.    ***Convenience stations in Smyth County, with the exception of the Dickey's Knob Highway 16, Sugar Grove station, are now operational.

Firefighter / EMT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency medical services; provide appropriate services on fire incidents; perform search and rescue for trapped and injured persons; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
  • Drive county owned apparatus and/or operate said apparatus at an incident scene.
  • Operate numerous types of rescue, emergency and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as necessary; operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment.
  • Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment, and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facilities; ensure that all equipment and apparatus are in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
  • Perform lifesaving procedures to ensure best outcomes for patients in emergency and nonemergency situations.
  • Use departmental computer equipment to input, review, and access records, information and other various data.
  • Perform other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned by upper-level supervisory staff.
Desired Minimum Qualifications

  • 18yrs of age
  • Valid Virginia's driver license
  • Be in good physical condition
  • Pro-Board Firefighter I
  • HAZMAT Operations
  • FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 and 800
  • First Aid/CPR (AED)certified
  • have good moral character

How to Apply

Applications are available online at www.smythcounty.org under the Human Resources link, and at the Smyth County Administrator’s Office. Please submit completed application with resume to:
 
Smyth County Administrator’s Office 
Attention: Human Resources 
121 Bagley Circle, Suite 100 
Marion, VA 24354 

Position open until filled. Smyth County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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