Hybrid Firefighter/EMT at City of Fredericksburg
City of Fredericksburg · Fredericksburg, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Fredericksburg

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
Salary Range: $55,932 - $61,525 (D.O.E)
Benefits of working for the Fredericksburg Fire Department
- ALS Certification stipend above base pay of $4,000 for Advanced EMTs, $6,000 for EMT-Intermediates, and $10,000 for Paramedics upon release to practice by the Department’s EMS Physician.
- Bilingual Pay incentive
- Career Development Plan consisting of three 5% steps (Fire Technician I, Fire Technician II, and Fire Master Technician).
- College Tuition Reimbursement program
- Optional paid training to advance EMS certification to EMT Advanced or Paramedic
- Eligible for specialty teams (HAZMAT, Confined Space, Water/Dive Rescue, Tactical EMS, and Honor Guard)
- VRS Retirement (1.85%) with Hazardous Duty supplement (LEOs)
- Retirement Health Insurance stipend
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday leave
- 13 paid holidays a year
For more information, please contact the City of Fredericksburg Fire Department Administrative offices at 540-372-1059. Criminal background and driving record checks required. Applicant Physical Agility Testing and Written Exam will be administered on September 20th, 2025. Applicants meeting standards for testing will be invited to attend this date via email. Those applicants who successfully complete the testing on the 20th will be invited on a first come first serve basis to interview on the 25th of September. No alternative dates are available. We are announcing these dates in advance to grant applicants opportunity to manage their schedules.
Come join us as part of a knowledgeable and energetic organization committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community through commitment to the City’s Core Values of Agile Innovation, Abundant Compassion, Outstanding Customer Service, Energized Work Environment, Essential Engagement and Unwavering Stewardship.
In order to meet testing requirements, applications, resumes, and required certifications must be submitted by 4:00 pm on September 14, 2025. Applications and additional information may be found at https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/Employment.
City of Fredericksburg
Human Resources Department
715 Princess Anne Street, Room 209
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
[email protected]
