
The application period for the September 2026 Recruit Academy is closed. Thanks to all that applied. The next Academy will be in the Spring of 2027. Still want your EMT? Check out the Rescue Academy page.
Now is the perfect time to invest in yourself and begin a CAREER with the Danville Life Saving Crew.
No experience needed. We'll teach you everything you need to know and pay you full-time wages to become an EMT.
The next Recruit Academy will start September 14th at the Danville Area Training Center. Classes will be Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm each day. During the Academy you will complete the EMT Class, Emergency Vehicle Operations Class (EVOC), Vehicle Rescue Awareness (VRA), CPR, Traffic Incident Management (TIMS), Mass Casualty I & II, and NIMS. The Academy requires an interview prior to being accepted into the class. Interviews will likely take place between August 3rd and August 7th. Applicants will be given times to interview. Potential students will be notified by August 19th of their acceptance into the DATC Recruit Academy.
Earn while you learn!
The Danville Life Saving Crew is seeking compassionate and energetic team members to join us on our lifesaving mission to provide the best EMS and mobile healthcare possible. Do you love to help others and want to make a difference in your community? The best EMTs are compassionate, team players with strong communication skills who love to help others and solve problems. They have a heart to serve and want to make a difference in their community. And since no two days are the same in EMS, flexibility and the ability to assess and act quickly are vital.
EMTs work alongside first responders from police and fire departments, as well as doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. EMS is 24/7, and shifts are typically 12 hours. Many of our EMTs continue their careers in emergency medicine in different roles, including Critical Care Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, Instructor, Supervisor, or Executive Leadership. For others, it's an excellent pathway for different healthcare and public safety professions.
This year the DLSC / DATC is again partnering with Virginia Career Works and the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research to provide additional support and resources for instructors and students.
Admission Criteria:
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Minimum age18-years-old.
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High school diploma or GED.
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Valid driver's license and good driving record.
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DMV check will be required prior to start date.
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Pass a background check and drug screen.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $16.00 per hour
Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
Class dates are Sept. 14th - Nov. 20th.


