Firefighter Recruit-Accelerated Academy

loudoun·Leesburg, VA, United States

FT Hourly W BNmid65,138.75–115,242.75 / year · currency unspecified

About this role

<undefined>Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) delivers essential emergency and non-emergency Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from 21 strategically located stations, responding to more than 53,000 incidents annually. LCFR, as part of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS), provides administrative, operational, and logistical support for the County's 15 volunteer fire and rescue companies, the LC-CFRS Executive Committee, and its governance structure. LC-CFRS is comprised of approximately 902 career employees and 800+ active operational and administrative volunteers. The Department is a growing organization that serves a large and diverse population located 30 miles northwest of Washington, DC. We provide a full range of emergency and non-emergency services to approximately 440,000 residents within a 520-square mile area. Additional information about the Department is located at <a href="//www.loudoun.gov/fire">www.loudoun.gov/fire</a>.</undefined> <undefined> We seek to hire a highly motivated, effective, and diverse workforce to meet the needs of the County's citizens and visitors and support the Department's core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, and Service. Loudoun County offers a meaningful career, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information is available at <a href="//www.loudoun.gov/benefits">www.loudoun.gov/benefits</a>. Additional information about the hiring process is accessible at <a href="https://www.lcfrcareers.org">https://www.lcfrcareers.org</a>. </undefined>

<undefined>Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, must hold a valid driver’s license, and possess a High School Diploma or GED by time of hire.</undefined> <undefined> As part of the selection process, applicants may be disqualified for use of drugs, certain driving violations, or other factors based on selection criteria. Successful candidates may not use tobacco, nicotine, or vaping products of any kind on or off duty upon hire, and for the duration of their employment with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. If you would like additional information or have any questions, contact Fire and Rescue Human Resources via <a href="mailto:LCFRHiring@loudoun.gov">LCFRHiring@loudoun.gov</a>. </undefined> <undefined> Candidates MUST possess all of the following certifications by the date of ad closure: NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, NFPA 1010 (previously 1001) Firefighter 1, NFPA 1010 (previously 1001) Firefighter 2, and Virginia or National Registry EMT (or higher). To show proof of certification(s), candidates must submit Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) certificates (or full VDFP transcript), or certificates showing equivalency through the Pro-Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System and/or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. Candidates may submit NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations certificates that do not meet the criteria above for consideration. All certifications must be sent to LCFRHiring@loudoun.gov, no later than 11:59 pm by date of ad closure. </undefined>

The selection process includes the successful completion of a Comprehensive Written Examination, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), Polygraph Examination, Comprehensive background check, including NCIC/VCIN criminal history check, fingerprinting, a driving record check, interview, and an NFPA 1580 Medical Examination/Substance Abuse Screening to be placed in the eligibility pool, as well as filling out the LCFR Supplemental Question form located here (<a href="https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/Forms/FRQuestionnaire">https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/Forms/FRQuestionnaire</a>). The number of candidates selected to move through each stage of the process will be based on the number of available vacancies. Please note, all written testing will be conducted online. Applicants will need access to a computer with a camera, microphone, and a reliable internet connection. Online Written test dates and CPAT dates will be communicated following the date of ad closure to qualified applicants. Valid CPAT certifications will only be accepted once reviewed and vetted by our Wellness Center Manager. Preference will be given to those candidates possessing one or more of the following: Virginia or National Registry Advanced EMT (AEMT), Virginia or National Registry Paramedic, Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Experience, career fire and rescue experience from Departments with an established recruit training academy, and/or Military Experience. Preference will also be given to those candidates possessing VDFP NFPA 1010 (previously 1002) Emergency Vehicle Operator-Level III. To be considered for advancement in the hiring process applicants must complete the application, the Applicant Supplemental Questionnaire AND submit all required certifications/transcripts no later than 11:59pm on the date of ad closure. Failure to complete the questionnaire will result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.