FIREFIGHTER EMT-PARAMEDIC

Notice is hereby given that the Martinsburg Fire Civil Service Commission is accepting applications to test for the position of  Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic  in the Martinsburg Fire Department. The individuals that successfully satisfy all the requirements will remain on a list of eligible candidates for a period of three years in the event an opening does occur.

In order to be placed on the list of eligible candidates, an interested person must:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application. (Copy of birth certificate MUST be submitted along with application).
• Apply online  no later than 12:00 (noon) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
• Possess of and maintain certification as an EMT-P by the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Undergo and achieve a passing score on a competitive written examination on  Friday, December 4, 2026.
• Undergo and achieve a passing score on a physical agility test on  Saturday, December 5, 2026. Failure to achieve a passing score will eliminate candidates from proceeding further through the process.
• Appear for appropriate oral interviews.
• Undergo a complete medical examination testing the applicant's general physical condition in a manner prescribed by the Commission.
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Copy MUST be submitted along with application.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Copy MUST be submitted along with application.
• Must live within 50 air miles of the Courthouse at the corner of S. Queen Street and W. King Street within 90 days following employment.

Anyone not meeting the above requirements, as set by the Fire Civil Service Commission, will not be placed on the list of eligible candidates.

Salary: Starting pay of up to $70,211 + ~$5,960 (scheduled overtime) + ~$2,446 (holiday pay) = ~$78,617 annually (based on certified years of experience).   Employees of the City of Martinsburg are offered a range of fringe benefits including; vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, long term disability, health/life/vision and dental insurance benefits, longevity pay and fire pension plan, all of which the Firefighter is entitled to.

New hires that possess a current EMT-Paramedic through the West Virginia Office of Emergency Services or are certified elsewhere as an EMT-Paramedic and are able to obtain legal recognition as an EMT-Paramedic by the WV Office of Emergency Medical Services within ninety (90) days of first date of employment will receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus , with new hires being required to sign a minimum of two-year commitment with the City. MARTINSBURG FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION EEO/AA. Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.

Note : Your application  IS NOT VALID  unless you have attached the specifically listed required documents. We will not accept applications in which none or a portion of the required documents have been provided, and you may be prohibited from testing.

Applicants may also view/download a copy of the “ Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT), Candidate Orientation Guide (” The FACT Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and is provided free of charge for all interested applicants. More information on the physical agility test can be found HERE (

MARTINSBURG FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. EEO/AA. Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.