The Suffolk Fire & Rescue Department is continuing efforts to find new recruits for openings with the public safety organization. Suffolk Fire & Rescue will coordinate with the Suffolk Workforce Development Center for an informational session and hiring event on Tuesday, April 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center located at 157 North Main Street, second floor.

This event will feature a table where interested individuals can ask questions and apply for the position of Firefighter – Recruit Academy.

For more information on this recruiting event, contact Larry Brunson with Suffolk Workforce Development at 757-514-7730, lbrunson@suffolkva.us, or Suffolk Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Rainey Dail, Suffolk Fire & Rescue, at 757-514-4547.

In addition to a competitive salary, full-time positions offer the following benefits:

•         Paid on the Job Training
•         Medical
•         Dental
•         Life Insurance
•         Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
•         Generous amount of holidays as recognized
           by the State of Virginia
•         Paid time off
•         Tuition Reimbursement
•         Free employee development and wellness courses
•         457 deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA
•         Other optional benefits such as Flexible Spending
           Accounts, Short and Long Term Disability,
           Legal Resources and Employee Assistance Program


Those interested in becoming a firefighter with Suffolk Fire & Rescue can also visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suffolkva for more details or to apply.