Montgomery County Maryland has a long and proud tradition of neighbors serving neighbors by volunteering at one our many local fire rescue departments. Now more than ever your community needs you; and now you have more ways than ever before to get into the picture. Opportunities are available to serve as:

• Firefighters
• EMS providers
• Paramedics
• Community Emergency Response Team members (CERT)
• Fire Corps members

For more information about volunteering call 240-777-2238 or email fire.recruiting@montgomerycountymd.gov

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue is not accepting applications at this time. Please continue to check this website for future hiring information.

Due to the current fiscal climate, MCFRS has postponed the written exam that was tentatively rescheduled for the summer of 2009. Additional information regarding the written exam will be mailed to each applicant when we have a definite date for the exam. It is important that you notify the Office of Human Resources of any changes to the contact information you listed on your original application. Proper notification of all changes (address/email/phone numbers) will ensure that you receive all correspondence for the hiring process.

We apologize for the delay and appreciate your continued patience.

If you have specific questions regarding the recruiting process please e-mail us at Fire.Recruiting@montgomerycountymd.gov, or leave a message on our recruiting line at 240-777-2238.

• FireFighter/Rescuer I - Job Description
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Firefighter/Rescuer (Recruit) - Job Summary
Starting Salary: $43,278

This is entry level, manual and technical position in fire suppression, prevention, rescue, communications, and emergency medical services involving duties and responsibilities of an emergency and hazardous nature on a rotating shift basis which may require the highest level of sustained exertion and agility. Work involves exposure to extreme heat, dirt, low visibility and confined spaces, extreme heights, swift and standing water, disease, death in many forms and other unpleasant conditions.

Firefighters assigned to fire suppression duties will respond to fire alarms and other emergency or service calls. Employee will lift, carry, drag, lay and connect hose lines and appliances, hold nozzles and direct water streams, utilize fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, rope lines, ladders and other emergency equipment as necessary.

Firefighters will be assigned to Emergency Medical Services duties and will respond to emergency incidents with rescue and fire companies. Employee will lift, carry, transport persons in ambulances and otherwise provide efficient and immediate care to the ill or injured at the scene of an incident and during transport.

Benefits Summary

• Annual Raises
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Military Leave
• 20 Year Retirement with no age limit
• Group Health & Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union
• College Tuition Assistance Program
• Uniforms/Equipment Provided
• Comprehensive Training
• On-the-Job Fitness Training
• Premium Pay for Specialized Skills

AN EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
M/F/DISABLED