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How much do fema emt jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for fema emt in Virginia is $20.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $22.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a FEMA EMT?

A FEMA EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) job involves providing emergency medical care and disaster response support during federally declared emergencies. EMTs working with FEMA may be deployed to disaster-stricken areas to assist in evacuation, triage, and medical treatment. They often work alongside other emergency personnel to ensure public safety and medical response efficiency. This role requires EMT certification, disaster response training, and adaptability to challenging environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a FEMA EMT?

To thrive as a FEMA EMT, you need a solid background in emergency medical services, the ability to perform under pressure, and a current EMT certification recognized by state and federal agencies. Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), emergency dispatch tools, and medical response equipment is essential. Outstanding soft skills include resilience, teamwork, and clear communication, especially during disaster response. These capabilities are critical to delivering lifesaving support and coordinating effectively in high-stress, rapidly changing situations.

What is a typical work environment like for a FEMA EMT during disaster response?

As a FEMA EMT, you can expect to work in dynamic and sometimes austere environments, often outdoors or in temporary shelters set up in disaster-affected areas. You will collaborate closely with other EMTs, paramedics, incident command staff, and various federal and local agencies to provide urgent medical care and support. Shifts may be long and could include nights or weekends, depending on the scale of the emergency. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong teamwork are crucial, as the work environment and patient needs can change rapidly during disaster response.

Infographic showing various Fema Emt job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,077 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

EMT - Farmville, Va./Part Time Nights

Centra Health

Farmville, VA

$20.47 - $29.69/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Centra Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 121 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

572nd of 895 rated healthcare providers


Job description

The EMT, under the direction of the Operational Medical Director, performs care appropriate to the patient population served and meets routine and life-threatening patient care needs. The EMT may be required to respond under routine or emergency conditions; assess the scene for hazards; triage multiple patients, especially in mass casualty situations; provide assessment, stabilization and treatment of life-threatening conditions utilizing skills within the EMT scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Operational Medical Director. The EMT will also provide routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance. 

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED 

  • Virginia EMT certification required 

  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or recognized equivalent required for hire, AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required within 6 months of hire.

  • VAVRS or VDFP EVOC required. 
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness required within the first year of employment. 
  • FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700

Preferred Qualifications:

  • National Registry EMT preferred

  • Associate degree

  • Previous pre-hospital EMS or transport experience 

Travel Required

Travel is expected to be between 10% - 25% of the time. 

Salary Range: $20.47 - $29.69 / Hour 
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assesses nature and extent of illness / injury to establish and prioritize medical care.
  • Provides appropriate patient care interventions such skills may include but are not limited to basic life support needs.
  • Provides emergent care, routine and nonemergent care, and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance.
  • Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment. 
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner.
  • Completes documentation and submits in a timely manner. 
  • Interacts and communicates information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization. 

  • Ability to recognize conflicts with personnel, patients, and other customers and to appropriately intervene. 

Other Functions:

  • For PACE: Delivery of participant medications, medical supplies and other medical necessities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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