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Manager Firefighter Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Paramedic/Firefighter

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$57K - $72K/yr

Emergency medical services and firefighting experience. Certifications/ Licenses Required: Must ... Ability to manage major emergency medical services incidents making appropriate decisions with ...

POSITION SUMMARY The Firefighter/EMT performs duties, in both emergency and non-emergency ... management delivery at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. This is a union position.

Medic/Firefighter I

Hopewell, VA · On-site

$58K - $74K/yr

Supports emergency management activities and services as needed * Conducts emergency pre-planning ... Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations preferred upon hire, required within one year of ...

POSITION SUMMARY The Firefighter/EMT performs duties, in both emergency and non-emergency ... management delivery at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. This is a union position.

Supports emergency management activities and services as needed Conducts emergency pre-planning ... Knowledge of firefighting equipment and techniques. Knowledge of hazardous materials, prevention ...

EMT / Firefighter

Rustburg, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Certification as Firefighter 1 or must be enrolled in a Firefighter 1 course within one year of ... Current National Incident Management System IS-700 and IS-100 * Requires completion of National ...

Managing and overseeing the administrative of functional elements of fire suppression, fire ... Must possess and maintain the following Firefighter certifications issued by the Department of ...

Provides public safety education services to the community (makes presentations, gives station tours, speaks to outside groups and schools) Supports emergency management activities and services as ...

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How much do manager firefighter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager firefighter in Virginia is $58,616.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $68,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Firefighter vs Fire Captain?

AspectManager FirefighterFire Captain
CertificationsFirefighter I & II, EMT certification, leadership trainingFirefighter I & II, EMT, incident command training
Work EnvironmentFire stations, emergency scenes, training facilitiesFire scenes, emergency response, command posts
Employer & IndustryFire departments, emergency servicesFire departments, emergency services
Role FocusSupervising firefighting teams, administrative tasksLeading firefighting operations, decision-making on scene

While both roles require firefighting certifications and involve emergency response, a Manager Firefighter typically focuses on supervising teams and administrative duties, whereas a Fire Captain leads firefighting operations and makes critical decisions during emergencies.

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$23.20/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Job Corps graduates of fire certified programs are encouraged to apply
This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment.

Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
GW-04: Applicants must have six (6) months of general work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position AND six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-03 in the federal service or equivalent OR successful completion of a two (2)-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or other related fields of study is qualifying for GW-04; OR an appropriate combination of experience and education.
Examples of General Experience may include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities and/or worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants and/or animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store and/or volunteer work at a park, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc.
Examples of specialized experience may include: Performing natural resource support work, e.g., forestry, range, park technician, wildland firefighter, or similar jobs; performed routine support assignments in a forestry specialty area, e.g., wilderness, timber, fire prevention/control, etc.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment, which means you must maintain the required level of physical fitness in order to remain in the position. The Arduous fitness (Pack) Test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis, after appointment as directed.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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