Winchester Fire and Rescue Department

06/17/2026

This week is Safety Stand Down with a focus on Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life. Fitness is a critical component in keeping responders healthy, safe, and ready to serve their community. The theme highlights the importance of fitness to keep you serving at your best today and prepare you for a healthy and fit future.

members completed a High Intensity Interval workout while wearing SCBA’s to monitor air consumption. Followed by educational lectures on MET scores and nutrition.

06/13/2026

Come check out at KidzFest!
Even Wi******er Police Department are kids at heart!

06/12/2026

Beginning tomorrow, our community will reach a significant milestone: every City Fire and Rescue fire apparatus will be staffed with a minimum of three certified firefighter/EMTs. This marks tremendous progress since 2020, when the Department often responded with only one firefighter/EMT assigned to each vehicle.

This achievement enhances firefighter safety and improves the level of emergency service provided to our residents.

Thank you to our taxpayers and City Council for their continued investment in public safety, and to our Fire and Rescue team for securing a FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant that funded these positions. This is a momentous milestone for both the City and the Department, and one that will directly benefit our community.

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Recruit Class 10 on graduating today! After 32 weeks, over 1000 hours in class and practicals, they all are now certified Firefighters/EMT’s.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

NOW HIRING - Part-Time Paramedic

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winchesterva?
keywords=paramedic

We're seeking Paramedics to join our fire and rescue team. This role responds to emergency incidents, assists with rescue, administers EMS care, and helps maintain apparatus, equipment, and station facilities. Team members participate in ongoing training, support public safety programs and station tours, and contribute to a positive, professional work environment.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

05/26/2026

🔥 NOW HIRING: Experienced Firefighter/EMT – Join Our Team! 🔥
The Wi******er Fire & Rescue Department is actively recruiting experienced Firefighter/EMT applicants—and now is the perfect time to apply! We’re proud to offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and hiring bonuses for qualified candidates.

Why Join Us?
• Starting pay beginning at $55,985.28
• Additional $12,000 paramedic incentive
• 24/48 schedule with a set Kelly Day.
• Hiring bonuses for certified FF/EMT and FF/Paramedic
• Strong health, wellness, and PTO benefits

If you're ready to serve a growing community, work with a professional team, and advance your fire service career, we want to hear from you.

📌 Apply Today and Make a Difference!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winchesterva/jobs/5291205/firefighter-emt?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we take the time to remember and honor those who fought for our country and freedom.

05/23/2026

Thank you Evergreen for the gifts!