Thomas Holdren has been certified as a Nationally Registered Paramedic. He began his emergency services career as a volunteer in Bedford County with Shady Grove Fire & Rescue, prior to joining Read Mountain Fire & Rescue in 2010. Thomas started with Botetourt County as a part-time EMT in 2012 and became a fulltime employee in 2013.

The Department sponsored Thomas in gaining his Intermediate Advanced ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two new training opportunities have been announced for the upcoming months.

Driver Operator Aerial is being offered, starting September 11th. This program will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays, with occasional Saturdays through October 20th. For more information see the flyer.

Emergency Medical Technician- The 2018 EMT course will start on October 30th and run through March 2019. This program will ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Department of Fire & EMS is seeking highly motivated candidates interested in pursuing a career in public safety. Full and part-time positions are available.

EMT- Firefighter-BLS - Position Salary Range: ($31,498 - $48,747)

and

EMT- Firefighter-ALS – Position Salary Range: ($32,772 - $51,244)

*****$750 Sign-on Bonus*****

***Additional $500.00 Bonus after (15) months of employment***

Botetourt ... (Full Story)

Daleville, VA— At 02:51AM the Botetourt County Dispatch Center was alerted of an apartment fire at 161 College Drive, Daleville. Initial reports indicated that a window air conditioning unit was on fire and an attempt was being made to evacuate the building.

Upon the arrival of initial units, flames were visible from two of the second story windows and tenants reported that everyone in the complex ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)