Firefighter/EMT Recruit

Salary: $47,507.20 Annually
Location : Lynchburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03707
Department: Fire
Division: Fire Administration
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lynchburg Fire Department is hiring for Firefighter/EMT Recruits.

Sign up for LFD Physical Ability Test (PAT)


Performs protective service work involving a variety of emergency services and general tasks by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Responds to emergency calls including determination of illness or injury, proper treatment and transportation of patients,
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of all emergency equipment,
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology of the human body,
• Demonstrates ability to learn and navigate the street system and physical layout of the City of Lynchburg,
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of technical firefighting principles and techniques,
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression,
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients and co-workers,
• Operates emergency vehicles safely,
• Keeps simple records and prepares required reports,
• Successfully completes the recruit academy in accordance with the guidelines established by the Training Division and as outlined in the Academy Student Manual.
• Recruits will work a 53-hour work week while attending the Recruit Academy. Upon completion of the Recruit Academy, they will be assigned to a 24/48-hour shift (56 hours per workweek for a total of 168 hours every 21-day cycle or a total of 2912 hours per year). All City Holidays are paid regardless of what shift they fall on.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Required


QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the official final offer of employment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and textbooks,
• Ability to write simple, routine reports and correspondence that are neat, factual, accurate and include appropriate details,
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and the general public,
• Ability to follow and give directions accurately; and
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply such concepts to practical situations related to the Fire Service and Emergency Medical Service, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume and ratios.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems,
• Ability to deal with a variety of situations and provide acceptable options; and
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation; and
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate with supervisors, peers and members of the public during emergency and non-emergency activities.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software and other software used in Fire and EMS operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Operate complex fire fighting and rescue equipment;
• Do prolonged manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions;
• Work in small confined areas;
• Work in areas of extreme danger that includes operations using a respirator in an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life and health;
• Climb ladders to heights of up to 105 feet;
• Repetitively lift and move objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds;
• Deal with situations of extreme physical and mental stress;
• Employee is required to actively participate in the physical training program as determined by the Training Division.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Duties are performed on a schedule determined by Fire Administration and the Training Division and will generally be 50-56 hours per work week;
• While performing the duties of this job, employees will be assigned to the Training Division and will be under the supervision of the Battalion Chief of Training, Training Division staff and Recruit Academy instructors.

Additional Requirements

• PAT Certification - Sign up for LFD Physical Ability Test (PAT)
• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to
• No alcohol or drug related conviction or VASAP attendance within 5 years of application for employment,
• Ability to successfully complete the following courses and obtain associated certification:

• Virginia EMT
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter I
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hazardous Material Awareness/Operations
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (Class 3)
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter Survival
• American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers
• National Fire Academy ICS-100: Introduction to ICS for Operational First Responders
• National Fire Academy ICS-200: Basic NIMS ICS for Operational First Responders
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-700.b: National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), An Introduction.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction.
• Virginia Traffic Incident Management
• Other courses as determined by the Training Division.

• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
    the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the DMV Record Release Notice and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your driver's license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to View email address on click.appcast.io, or fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.

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Do you have your EMT Certification?

• Yes
• No
• In the process of receiving it

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Are you age 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

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I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful and accurate to my knowledge. I understand that any intentional omission of information and dishonestly will eliminate me from further consideration of employment with the Lynchburg Fire Department.
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