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If you feel there is an issue with discrimination, please see Jefferson County Policies and Procedures on the County's website to complete an Issue Resolution Form. Please completed and submit to your Elected Official or the County Administrator.

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Firefighter/Paramedic

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$26.25/hr
Posted Date:04/14/2025
Deadline to Apply:05/05/2025

The Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency (JCESA) is currently seeking passionate and dedicated Firefighter/Paramedics to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to serve your community while working with a progressive and supportive department.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking professionals who are:

Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
Prepared to operate on the fire ground within the scope of their training, and eager to expand their skills
Disciplined in maintaining punctuality, strong work ethic, and making productive use of downtime
Flexible and capable of working across various platforms including ambulances, chase cars, and fire apparatus—all within a single shift

We’re currently hiring six (6) full-time positions due to operational expansion, including the addition of a new 24/72 ALS Flex ambulance and the upgrade of a 12-hour BLS unit to ALS. FILLABLE APPLICATION HERE. For application instructions, please see below.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 years
Current NREMT Paramedic certification
Current or eligible WV Paramedic certification (must obtain within 60 days)
Valid CPR certification
Completion of a Hazardous Material Awareness course
Completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
Valid Driver’s License
Firefighter I certification (WV, Pro-Board, or equivalent) *
Firefighter II or Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Operations certification*

* We hire experienced EMS providers who may or may not have firefighting experience.

Applicants without fire training may still be considered with a commitment to obtaining required certifications within one year of hire. Most if not all training can be acquired through our in-house training program.

No Academy Required

New hires complete one week of classroom orientation, followed by field training with an experienced Field Training Officer (FTO) as part of their apprenticeship program.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $26.25/hr. (~$57,330 annually)
Starting salary commensurate with verified prior experience
Scheduled 3% COLA increase effective July 1, 2025
Medical leave, personal leave, paid state/federal holidays
Overtime pay after 96 hours
Enrollment in the WVEMSRS Retirement System
https://www.wvretirement.com/EMSRS.html

Why Join the JCESA?

JCESA is proud to be West Virginia’s first career county fire department certified to provide both fire and EMS services. We offer:

State-of-the-art equipment and technology
The first ground RSI program in West Virginia
Employer-paid continuing education and strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine
County-provided uniforms and comprehensive benefits
A 24/72 shift rotation for 93% of field staff
A County-owned 911 EMS system utilizing stations and fire apparatus from local volunteer fire departments

Interested?

Please see fillable application link here and submit via e-mail to jobs@jeffersoncountywv.org, with "Firefighter/Paramedic" in the subject line; Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. If more qualified applicants apply than positions available, a hiring eligibility list will be maintained for future openings.

JCESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Emergency Service Provider, and Community Partner proudly serving Jefferson County, West Virginia.

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