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HIRING PROCESS

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Qualifications

  • All applicants:

    • Must be at least 18 years of age

    • Have a high school diploma or GED

    • Valid driver's license for at least two years

    • Have a legal right to work in the US
       

  • Process Overview:

    • Application period:  July 13, 2026 to August 16, 2026

    • Click here to apply 

    • Written testing will be completed online

    • Physical agility testing will be in person

    • The panel interview will be completed online

    • The executive interview will be in person is being updated.

    • Recruit school begins in January/February 2027

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  • No prior fire rescue experience is necessary.

  • Candidates should have enthusiasm, a commitment to public service, a positive attitude, and a desire to make the community a better place.

  • Experience in a variety of industries and personal backgrounds have led many individuals to a successful career in the fire rescue service.

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Firefighter/EMT Pay
Skill-Based Pay and Stipends*

You can expect to make between $57,363 - $103,905 depending on experience.

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Please reach out to workforacfr@albemarle.org to discuss your specific experience levels to determine the most accurate pay rate.

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- College degree incentives

   - $1,000 for associate's degree

   - $2,000 for bachelor's degree

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- Virginia Retirement System

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Albemarle County offers a wide array of affordable benefits options to benefits-eligible employees. For more information about offered benefits visit the Albemarle County Benefits website.​

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- $10,000 for Paramedic stipend 

- $1,000 for Driver Pump Operator 

- $1,000 for Hazardous Materials Technician

- $1,000 for Technical Rescue Team 

 

* Added to annual base pay after assessment, release, and, if applicable, placement onto specialty team.



Reach out to workforacfr@albemarle.org with any questions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  Hiring for Albemarle County shall be accomplished without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status or disability unless otherwise permitted by County policy or applicable law.  Applicants hired by the County must be citizens of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for persons with disabilities if requested.  Requests for an accommodation should be submitted to Deputy Chief Heather Childress by email at hchildress@albemarle.org or by phone at 434-296-5833 and must be received by 5pm on August 16, 2026 for consideration.

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