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Norfolk Fire-Rescue: https://www.norfolk.gov/6016/Fire-Rescue
Do you thrive under pressure, looking for a career where you can make a real impact, and enjoy working with a tight-knit, supportive crew. Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) is accepting applications for Firefighter Recruit.

If you are driven, courageous, and community-minded consider joining a world class fire department in America's most authentic and urban waterfront city.
 
NFR has a rich history of quality and innovative response to emergencies. Over 100 years of fire service response and over 30 years of pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) response have resulted in high service delivery standards. Members of NFR are cross-trained fire and EMS providers that respond on fire and medic apparatus. Norfolk's firefighters respond to calls for service that involve threats to life, property, and the environment. As well as technically challenging calls involving hazardous material responses, technical rescue responses, and water rescue emergencies.

Academy Information:

Firefighter Recruits participate in a paid 8-month Firefighter Recruit Academy designed to become a Firefighter EMT-Advanced (EMT-A). The Academy offers comprehensive instruction that includes:

  • Classroom education
  • Physical fitness conditioning
  • Technical rescue training
  • Hazardous materials response

If you are considering employment in a fire department and want to be part of a team that holds service and professionalism as its standard, then you should consider becoming part of the NFR team. For any questions, please email FIRE-RECRUITERS@norfolk.gov.