EMT and Paramedic/Firefighter Positions

Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.

Join Our EMS/Fire Team – EMT & Paramedic Positions

Ready to answer the call when your community needs you most? If you stay calm under pressure and have a passion for helping others, we want you on our team at the Henry County Department of Public Safety.

We are currently accepting applications to build an ongoing applicant pool for full-time and part-time EMS/Firefighter positions, including all levels from EMT to Paramedic/Firefighter.

Your Role and Qualifications
Every call you answer is a chance to change the outcome for someone on one of their hardest days. As an EMS/Fire provider, you’ll bring skill, calm, and compassion to scenes where seconds matter and your presence provides safety, hope, and relief.

We’re looking for candidates with a solid foundation in firefighting and EMS, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to perform in physically and emotionally demanding situations. Preference is given to applicants who are currently certified firefighters and ALS providers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Applicants without Virginia Firefighter II must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of employment.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License

Pay and Benefits
We offer competitive, experience-based pay:

• Part-time: Up to $24.00/hour
• Full-time:
  • EMT: Starting at $42,478 annually ($18.67/hour)
  • Paramedic/Firefighter: Starting at $55,318 annually ($24.32/hour)

Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive salary
✅ 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee
✅ Comprehensive benefits package
✅ Robust paid leave, including sick leave and 200 hours of vacation per year
✅ Work-life balance with 12-hour shifts
✅ Hazardous Duty Retirement Benefits through Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
✅ Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
✅ Provided uniforms

Come be part of our mission to serve and protect our community, and make a meaningful difference every time you report for duty.

Apply Today
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to teamwork, safety, and public service. Submit your application today. Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting.

Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.