Botetourt County is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time firefighter-EMS/BLS and ALS positions.

Minimum Requirements: 21 years of age, high school graduate or GED, valid non-restricted Virginia driver’s license with good driving record, current EVOC (minimum of class 2). Must be currently certified as a Virginia EMT (BLS), EMT-I or P (ALS) with verifiable field experience ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS along with County Administrator Gary Larrowe are excited to announce the promotions of two personnel to officer positions. Both of these candidates underwent extensive promotional testing, using both external and internal evaluators, and have proven themselves to be superior choices for promotion.

Lieutenant Camille Black has been confirmed for promotion ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Department is pleased to present this great training opportunity.

Leading with Attitude for Company Officers
Taught By: Eddie Buchanan
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Where: Greenfield Training & Education Center
Two Offerings: 1PM to 5PM & 6PM to 10PM
Presented By: Eddie Buchanan

Fire service company officers have the ability to solve complex problems with varying resources in a dynamic environment ... (Full Story & Photos)

At the December Board of Supervisors meeting multiple personnel were recognized for their achievements.

Troutville Fire Department Captain Christopher Boothe and Department of Fire & EMS firefighters Ryan Hartberger and Patrick Scruggs were recognized for their achievements of completing the Virginia Fire Officer's Academy in June of this year. This program is a week long on-campus course focusing ... (Full Story & Photos)

At the November Board of Supervisor's Meeting the following department personnel were recognized for their achievements:

Firefighter/EMT Nathan Herlocker was recognized for his achievement of the National Fire Academy's Managing Officer Program. This program is a two year program delivered at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD that concentrates on four areas of fire services leadership: ... (Full Story & Photos)