What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/EMT Recruit position at Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department?
Join the Largest Fire Department in Virginia – Build a Career That Matters!
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) isn’t just a fire department—we’re a community of 1,400 professionals making a difference every day. As Virginia’s largest fire department, we offer unlimited opportunities for growth, cutting-edge training, and the chance to serve with pride.
Why Choose FCFRD?
- Career of Service & Impact: Be the first on the scene, save lives, and protect one of the most dynamic communities in the country.
- Unlimited Growth: From specialized rescue teams to leadership roles, your path forward is wide open.
- Elite Operations: With 39 stations, advanced life support engines and trucks, USAR Team 1 (one of only two FEMA international search and rescue teams in the U.S.), and specialized units like HazMat and Water Rescue, you’ll train and serve at the highest level.
- No Experience? No Problem: We’ll pay you to train as a Firefighter/EMT—just bring your drive to serve.
Competitive Pay & Benefits:
- Starting Salary: $69,489
- Paid Academy Training
- Full Pension & 25-Year Retirement Plan (2.5% of final salary)
- Paid Continuous Training (Paramedic program & specialties)
- Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Diverse, Inclusive Workplace (above the national average for women in the fire service)
- Continuing Education Credits earned on duty
Your Schedule
Work hard, then recharge:
24 hrs ON → 24 hrs OFF → 24 hrs ON → 24 hrs OFF → 24 hrs ON → 4 DAYS OFF
Your Role:
- Respond to emergencies, provide life-saving care, and operate advanced equipment.
- Collaborate with your crew on rescues, fire suppression, and patient safety.
- Keep your skills sharp with paid drills, training, and community outreach.
Minimum Requirements:
- 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- Drug-free for the last 12 months
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last year
Ready to build a meaningful, adrenaline-filled career with limitless possibilities?
Apply today and join the team that sets the standard for fire and rescue in Virginia.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,489.06 - $121,589.94 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $69,489 - $121,590