Life Support Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location : 1080 Coverstone Dr., Winchester, VA
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 00745
Department: FIRE AND RESCUE
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Description
Join the Frederick County Fire and Rescue team as a Part-Time EMS providing Basic Life Support (BLS) services. This position primarily serves as an on-call EMS to staff peak-time BLS transport units and provide EMS coverage for special events as needed. If you're a dedicated EMS professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to serving the community, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You'll Do:
As a Part-Time EMS (Basic Life Support) Provider, you will:

• Assist in the mitigation of emergency incidents, including providing emergency care for the sick and injured.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain rescue apparatus and related equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and clean assigned fire stations and grounds.
• Drive and operate emergency medical response apparatus.
• Complete reports and documentation as required by Department SOPs.
• Attend and complete training as assigned by the supervisor and the Training Division.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, volunteer fire and rescue personnel, and the public.

What We're Looking For:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification.
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or an equivalent certification approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
• Must possess FEMA/NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 certifications and Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Class I and II certifications.
• Preferred that the providers are released EMS providers in the Lord Fairfax EMS Council Region or their respective EMS Council region.
• Work may include peak-time assignments, event standby coverage, weekends, holidays, and other shifts based on operational needs.

Supplemental Information
Fire & Rescue Automatic Disqualifiers
Criminal History:
1. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under Section 18.2-96 of the Code of Virginia or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Crimes of moral turpitude include but are not limited to: fraud, all theft offenses, and perjury.
3. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under Section 18.2-67.4 of the Code Of Virginia or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of Section 18.2-371 of the Code of Virginia, or domestic assault under Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.
4. Any conviction that requires registration in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.
5. Undetected commission of any of the above crimes, as an adult.
Traffic Violations:
1. Has not held a valid driver's license for a minimum of two (2) years.
2. Driver's license suspended or revoked within three years of application.
3. Convicted within the past five years of any of the following:

• Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Fleeing or eluding a police officer
• Failure to stop after an accident (hit and run)
• Operating a vehicle with a suspended license
• Participating in a speed contest or drag race
• Reckless driving or driving to endanger
• Violation of state regulations on implied consent

4. Convicted within the past ten years of any of the following:

• Homicide or manslaughter with a motor vehicle
• Theft or use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony
• Assault with a motor vehicle
• More than two convictions for motor vehicle moving violations (other than those listed in b above) during the past three years
• Involvement in two or more avoidable (at fault) accidents during the previous three years

Drugs:
1. The illegal sale or distribution of any illegal drugs in the past 7 years.
2. Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program. This does not include marijuana.
3. Any illegal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past two years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program.
4. The illegal use or possession of marijuana or a derivative thereof within the previous twelve months.
Illegal drug is defined as set forth in the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. §800 et al. and by the Code of Virginia.
Others:
1. Past or current gang affiliation.
2. Dishonorable discharge from any military service.
3. Untruthfulness and/or the intentional withholding of information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position. Examples of intentional withholding of information would include deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements.
4. Intentional failure to follow the directions outlined in the testing process or relying on others to complete any portion of the testing process.
Note:
This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of background disqualifiers. Applicants who are successful in the initial testing will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Areas of concern will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis within the context of the full investigation/review. Examples of areas of concern may include, but are not limited to:
• Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other form of sentencing disposition prior to a conviction in any of the aforementioned criminal and driving history categories.
• Crimes committed as a juvenile, including undetected crime.
• Patterns of reckless and/or irresponsible driving.
• Multiple convictions of driving under the influence.
• Illegal drug use or possession that does not fall within the parameters defined above, including the use or possession of prescription drugs without a proper prescription.
• Less than honorable military discharge, erratic work record, or unfavorable employment references.
• Pending litigation or prosecution for criminal offenses must be resolved prior to consideration for employment. Some minor offenses are classified as Class 1 misdemeanors (e.g., littering) but would not result in automatic disqualification.
Convictions of this nature would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in the context of the full investigation/review.
Physical Demands: Requires considerable physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving patients and equipment. Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, crawl, and work on uneven or slippery surfaces in varying lighting conditions. Performs duties under stressful and emergency conditions.
Environmental Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and adverse weather. Emergency responses may involve exposure to smoke, infectious diseases, biological agents, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and other dangerous conditions.
To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage:
All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. Frederick County Virginia Government is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The County's EEO Utilization Report is available at www.fcva.us/jobs
Healthcare Benefits may be available if position meets the requirements set forth by the Affordable Care Act.
Please click to view our Frederick County Employee Benefits information page with full details on all insurance plans offered.