Firefighter/Medic

The City of Lexington is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/Medic. Here is the job description and application. The application must be returned to City of Lexington, Human Resource Office, 300 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012.

SALARY RANGE $32,884 - $39,089
 

REQUIREMENTS
*Firefighter I (Firefighter II preferred)
*EMT-I or P
*Hazardous Materials Operations
*Driver Pump Operator (preferred)
*High School Diploma or GED
*Valid Current Drivers License with good driving record
*Ability to pass Background check satisfactorily
*Ability to pass required physical examination
*Current CPR
*EVOC

The City of Lexington is
an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F

 

The members of the Lexington Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.  Remember to check your smoke alarm batteries and practice good fire safety all year long.

Rockbridge ECC alerted Lexington Fire Dept (co9). just before 1500 hrs on Thursday to assist Kerrs Creek Fire Dept (co4). with a single cab pick up truck on its side, in a creek, with possible entrapment. While responding it was confirmed that three victims were entrapped, E-92 was assigned to stabilization and to assist with extrication. Units on scene worked diligently to remove the victims and get them the medical attention they needed. Two victims were flown from the scene and one victim was transported to CSJH.

Units on the scene: W-4, E-92, R-46, R-47, M-15, M-17, EM-1

Landing Zone: E-1, P-6, MP-6

Photo provided by Roberta Anderson/News-Gazette

Members of the Lexington Fire Department along with members from six other Virginia departments spent all weekend participating in a program taught by the Task Force-1 Training Company on Coordinated Fire Attack.  A great deal was learned about how to operate more effectively and safely on the fireground.

October has been a busy month for the Lexington Fire Department with several Fire Safety Education classes completed and more on the schedule.  Volunteer and Career members worked together to present valuable safety information and fun tours of fire engines and ambulances to a very large number of kids of all ages1

Today Firefighters were able to view an Army helicopter while Cadets trained.  The Cadets hot loaded into the aircraft located at VMI's parade deck and flew to Mckethan Park.  Firefighters were there standing by in case their assistance was required.  Members were able to tour the helicopter before the training began.

 

Check chimneys and smoke alarms now

 
Is your chimney safe? How do you know? If your chimney was damaged in the August earthquake, you need to know whether it is safe or not before using your stove or fireplace this fall and winter. Broken or cracked chimneys can let heat, smoke and toxic gasses such as carbon monoxide into your home, and your home could even catch fire.
 
Some damage is obvious, and some is hidden:
 

• Check to see if bricks have fallen or the chimney is leaning.
• Look for shiny areas on your metal chimney pipe. This means the chimney moved during the earthquake.
• Look for cracks at joints where the chimney connects to the firebox, at the roofline and in the attic.
• Check for debris that may have fallen into the fireplace.
• Use a screwdriver to check the mortar between the bricks or stones. If it crumbles when you pick at it, the chimney may be a hazard.
• When in doubt, consult a licensed engineer or contractor. For the name of an inspector, call your insurance or mortgage company.

 
Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors save lives. If it is possible that you have chimney damage, make sure you install these and inspect them regularly.
 

• Consider purchasing combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
• Install them in sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
• Install them away from air vents.
• Interconnected smoke alarms are best because if one sounds, they all sound.
• Test smoke alarms monthly. Change alkaline batteries at least once a year. Use a date you already know as a reminder, such as your birthday or when you change your clocks.
• Prepare and practice a fire escape route with everyone in your home, including children.
• For more information go to www.usfa.dhs.gov/smokealarms

 Prepared by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, October 2011
(804) 897-6510                                     pio@vdem.virginia.gov                                             www.ReadyVirginia.gov

Here are some more pictures of the Vol. and Career staff training together.

The Lexington Fire Department recently recognized our Medical Director, Dr. John Sheridan, for his many contributions and dedicated service to the department and the region.  Dr. Sheridan was presented with this helmet as a token of our appreciation. 

The City of Lexington Fire and Rescue has been hard at work this week welcoming the new staff. The volunteers have been out with the new guys showing them around and teaching them the area. Both Vol. and Career have also been training this week both teaching each other their knowledge of the fire rescue service!!!