Fire Department · Combination
Accomack County Department of Public Safety
Accomac, VA · Accomack County
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Department careers page ↗The Accomack County Department of Public Safety oversees fire, emergency medical, disaster preparedness, and public education services for this rural Eastern Shore county in Virginia. It operates as a combination system, blending career professionals with a large volunteer base.
The department supports 13 independent volunteer fire companies and 1 volunteer rescue squad, drawing on more than 400 volunteer members alongside approximately 75 full-time and part-time career staff. Field operations are supervised by 3 Battalion Chief supervisors and 7 Captains.
The system handles an estimated 7,000 calls annually and runs its own training pipeline, including an annual Fire Academy at the Eastern Shore Regional Fire Training Center in Melfa. Community programs include CERT, community CPR, fire prevention education, and disaster preparedness training.
Mission"Provide the highest level of life and property safety to our customers through the extension of fire prevention, fire control, emergency medical, disaster preparedness, and public education services."
Accomack County recruits on a continuous basis and says it is "always on the lookout for experienced first responders," among other roles. Openings are posted to the county job board, and candidates apply online, indicate their interest area (such as First Responder), and attach a resume; the application is then forwarded to the appropriate hiring manager.
The county is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minorities, veterans, and disabled persons to apply. Firefighter training is delivered through the county's own annual Fire Academy, which certifies to NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II with Hazmat Operations, so new members can be trained locally.
Hiring process
- Complete the online county employment application
- Indicate interest category (e.g., First Responder)
- Attach a resume
- Application is forwarded to the appropriate hiring manager
Benefits
Full-time employees receive a benefits package with leave accruals, which the county describes as among its strongest incentives.
The county runs an annual Fire Academy at the Eastern Shore Regional Fire Training Center in Melfa, certifying to NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II with Hazmat Operations. Registration typically opens in October with classes beginning in January.
How do I apply for a firefighter or first responder job with Accomack County?
Apply online through the county employment page, select your interest category (such as First Responder), and attach your resume. Your application is then forwarded to the appropriate hiring manager.
Is Accomack County currently hiring first responders?
The county recruits on a continuous basis and states it is always on the lookout for experienced first responders. Current vacancies are posted on the county job board.
Do I need to be certified before applying?
The site does not list specific certification prerequisites for applicants. The county runs its own annual Fire Academy that certifies members to NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II with Hazmat Operations, so firefighters can be trained locally.
When does the Fire Academy start?
Registration for the annual Fire Academy typically opens in October, with classes usually beginning in January at the Eastern Shore Regional Fire Training Center in Melfa.
What benefits are offered?
Full-time employees receive a benefits package with leave accruals, which the county describes as among its strongest incentives.
Is this a career or volunteer department?
It is a combination system with roughly 75 career staff plus more than 400 volunteers across 13 volunteer fire companies and a rescue squad.