What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter Trainee Class #40 position at Howard County Government?
Position Summary/Class Description
Trainee Class #40
The County provides an excellent benefits package and retirement plan.
Applicants who have a National Registry Paramedic Certification or Provisional National Registry Paramedic Certification seeking to serve a county rich in diversity and quality of life are encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities/Minimum Required Education/Experience
This is firefighting and emergency response work at the entry level, learning basic firefighting, emergency vehicle driving, rescue and emergency medical techniques and methods. An employee in this classification is assigned to and must satisfactorily complete a series of required training classes held predominately at the James Robey Public Safety Training Academy.
Typical Examples of Work
Automatic Disqualifiers
The following automatic disqualifiers will cause the processing of the applicant to be immediately discontinued:
Criminal Record
Preference may be given for the following:
Applicants selected to take the written examination will be notified at the email address on the application submitted for this posting. Only those applicants notified to take the test will be admitted to the testing site.
Tentative Written Exam Dates
Times to be announced
(Dates subject to change at the Department's discretion)
February 2, 2026 - February 8, 2026
In addition to the written examination, applicants must successfully pass a panel interview, background screening, medical and psychological evaluations, and the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). The selection process may take four to six months. Applicants will be notified at each step in the process.
Should you experience technical difficulty, please contact NEOGOV technical services at 855-524-5627.
For more information, contact the Fire & Rescue Recruitment Section at:
410-313-HIRE(4473)
Howard County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/human-resources/benefit-plans.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.
ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.
HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan.Howard County Police and Fire Employees' Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $2500 contingent upon County funding.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees who have worked for the county for at least twelve (12) months are eligible for twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the qualifying birth of a child, or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care. Leave must be used within the 12 months following the birth or placement.
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, and universal life insurance.
CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.
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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
I am requesting to be considered for a Paramedic Preference. I also understand that I am applying to be hired under a "Paramedic Preference" for this recruitment and as a condition of employment will be required to maintain a paramedic certification and be cleared to function as a Howard County Paramedic for a minimum of five (5) years. In addition, I understand should I be hired under the Paramedic Preference, that failure of a member hired with the "Paramedic Preference" to successfully maintain the paramedic certification and be cleared to function as a Howard County paramedic for a minimum of five (5) years as required may result in discipline up to and including termination.
Do you have any of the following certifications? Please select all that apply.
If you have a certification not listed above and/or are in a program for a certification, please indicate the type of certification(s) you hold and/or the program you are in below. Please attach those certifications to your application.
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Are you currently enrolled in an EMT-Paramedic program?
If you are currently enrolled in an EMT-Paramedic program, what is your expected graduation date? If you answered "no" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Have you graduated from High School or received or received a GED as of December 15, 2025?
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
If you answered some college, please indicate the number of credits you have acquired below.
If you indicated credits hours earned, please state the college(s) and specific number of credits from each college below. If not applicable, write NA.
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Are you at least 18 years of age or will be 18 years of age by December 15, 2025?
Have you ever served in any branch of the U.S. Military?
If you answered "yes" to serving in the U.S. military, please indicate the branch of the armed services and your current military status (i.e., active, inactive, reserves, discharged). If you answered "no" enter "N/A."
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If you have been discharged from a branch of the U.S. military, please indicate the type of discharge you received.
Driver's License: Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.
Is your driver's license currently suspended?
Has your driver's license been suspended within the past 12 months? (December 15, 2024 - December 15, 2025)
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past five years? (December 15, 2020 - December 15, 2025)
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for a misdemeanor hit and run?
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for three or more traffic violations within the past 12 months? (December 15, 2024 - December 15, 2025)
Do you have more than three points on your driving record?
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for any offense involving larceny, fraud, concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, or perjury?
Are you currently on probation or parole, have any outstanding warrants, or are awaiting any pending criminal proceedings?
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for any illegal act involving the sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state or federal law?
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for possession of a controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state and/or federal law within the last three years? (December 15, 2022 - December 15, 2025)
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for any sex offense?
Have you ever been on the Office of the Inspector General's Exclusionary List?
Have you ever been charged with Medicare / Medicaid fraud, as well as any other offenses related to the delivery of items or services under Medicare, Medicaid, or other State health care programs?
Are you aware that this position requires that you function as "essential" personnel meaning that you are expected to work during inclement weather, emergency situations, County holidays, various shift schedules and at an on-call basis?
I would make an excellent candidate for this position because:
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Where did you hear of this position?
If you answered "Other" above, please specify where you learned of this position. If you did not select "Other," enter "N/A."
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Have you interacted with any member of the HCDFRS Recruitment Team or an employee of HCDFRS (who is not a friend or family member) to discuss upcoming opportunities for hire?
Are you a current Howard County Resident?
I understand that I am not to attach, upload, or mail any personal identity document or non-requested information to include any photograph, date of birth, or social security number. If and when these items are needed, they will be requested by the Office of Human Resources.
I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.
I hereby swear and affirm under the penalty of perjury that I am the person described herein and that the information contained is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Trainee Class #40
- We will only be accepting 1500 applications**** Howard County Fire & Rescue Services is an EMS-based combination fire and rescue service that partners highly-trained career and volunteer personnel to provide a full range of emergency response services and community risk reduction programs. Comprised of 9 bureaus and various specialized teams—to include Emergency Operations, Logistics, The Fire Marshall, Special Operations, and Tac-Medic-- The Howard County Fire Service offers a wide range of career options. Howard County Fire & Rescue is also one of the few career fire services that operates and manages its own paramedic program. Additionally, promotional opportunities are more easily attained through the Department’s Leadership, Education, Assessment, and Development (LEAD) Program. To add to its appeal, HoCo Fire resides within one of the top counties in the country!
The County provides an excellent benefits package and retirement plan.
Applicants who have a National Registry Paramedic Certification or Provisional National Registry Paramedic Certification seeking to serve a county rich in diversity and quality of life are encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities/Minimum Required Education/Experience
This is firefighting and emergency response work at the entry level, learning basic firefighting, emergency vehicle driving, rescue and emergency medical techniques and methods. An employee in this classification is assigned to and must satisfactorily complete a series of required training classes held predominately at the James Robey Public Safety Training Academy.
Typical Examples of Work
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all prescribed courses of training;
- Study fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical techniques, rescue techniques, and any other subjects that may be required;
- Demonstrate basic life support skills as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and if qualified, at the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) level;
- Demonstrate basic mechanical proficiency using hand tools;
- Participate in daily physical fitness and conditioning exercises;
- Participate in regular, hands-on demonstration of skills in all training courses;
- Independently read and write;
- Successfully execute tasks while working as a member of a team.
- Must possess a valid Motor Vehicle Class C Operator's driver's license issued by the State of residence;
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED;
- Must provide documentation of eligibility to legally work in the United States;
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age on or before December 15, 2025.
Automatic Disqualifiers
The following automatic disqualifiers will cause the processing of the applicant to be immediately discontinued:
Criminal Record
- Conviction or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for any felony or sex offense.
- Conviction or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for any offense involving larceny, fraud, concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, perjury, or similar offenses involving dishonesty.
- Current driver's license suspension.
- Driver's license suspension within past 12 months. (December 15, 2024 - December 15, 2025)
- Conviction or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past five years. (December 15, 2020 - December 15, 2025))
- Conviction or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for a misdemeanor hit and run.
- Conviction or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for three or more traffic violations within the past twelve months. (December 15, 2024 - December 15, 2025)
- More than three Division of Motor Vehicles demerit points.
- Any conviction or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment regarding the sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state and/or federal law.
- Conviction or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for possession of a controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state and/or federal law within the last three years (December 15, 2022 - December 15, 2025).
- Dishonorable discharge from the military.
- Bad conduct discharge from the military.
Preference may be given for the following:
- Paramedic
- College degree
- Military veteran
- Bilingual
Applicants selected to take the written examination will be notified at the email address on the application submitted for this posting. Only those applicants notified to take the test will be admitted to the testing site.
Tentative Written Exam Dates
Times to be announced
(Dates subject to change at the Department's discretion)
February 2, 2026 - February 8, 2026
- The written exam takes approximately three hours.
- Applicants who pass the written exam and are selected to move forward will receive notification via the email address provided on the application and are responsible for adjusting their email filters to permit receipt of our notices.
In addition to the written examination, applicants must successfully pass a panel interview, background screening, medical and psychological evaluations, and the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). The selection process may take four to six months. Applicants will be notified at each step in the process.
Should you experience technical difficulty, please contact NEOGOV technical services at 855-524-5627.
For more information, contact the Fire & Rescue Recruitment Section at:
410-313-HIRE(4473)
- or - www.HCDFRS.org
Howard County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/human-resources/benefit-plans.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.
ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.
HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan.Howard County Police and Fire Employees' Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $2500 contingent upon County funding.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees who have worked for the county for at least twelve (12) months are eligible for twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the qualifying birth of a child, or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care. Leave must be used within the 12 months following the birth or placement.
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, and universal life insurance.
CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.
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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
I am requesting to be considered for a Paramedic Preference. I also understand that I am applying to be hired under a "Paramedic Preference" for this recruitment and as a condition of employment will be required to maintain a paramedic certification and be cleared to function as a Howard County Paramedic for a minimum of five (5) years. In addition, I understand should I be hired under the Paramedic Preference, that failure of a member hired with the "Paramedic Preference" to successfully maintain the paramedic certification and be cleared to function as a Howard County paramedic for a minimum of five (5) years as required may result in discipline up to and including termination.
- Yes
- No
Do you have any of the following certifications? Please select all that apply.
- EMT-I
- EMT-P
- Provisional EMT-P
- EMT-B
- Provisional EMT-B
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Rescue Technician
- Other, not included in list above
- No certifications
If you have a certification not listed above and/or are in a program for a certification, please indicate the type of certification(s) you hold and/or the program you are in below. Please attach those certifications to your application.
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Are you currently enrolled in an EMT-Paramedic program?
- Yes
- No
If you are currently enrolled in an EMT-Paramedic program, what is your expected graduation date? If you answered "no" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Have you graduated from High School or received or received a GED as of December 15, 2025?
- Yes
- No
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
- High School
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or more
If you answered some college, please indicate the number of credits you have acquired below.
- 1 - 12 college credits
- 13 - 30 college credits
- 31 - 60 college credits
- 60 - 90 college credits
- 91 - 120 college credits
- over 120 college credits
- I did not select Some College in the above question
If you indicated credits hours earned, please state the college(s) and specific number of credits from each college below. If not applicable, write NA.
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Are you at least 18 years of age or will be 18 years of age by December 15, 2025?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in any branch of the U.S. Military?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to serving in the U.S. military, please indicate the branch of the armed services and your current military status (i.e., active, inactive, reserves, discharged). If you answered "no" enter "N/A."
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If you have been discharged from a branch of the U.S. military, please indicate the type of discharge you received.
- Honorable
- General
- Other than Honorable
- Bad Conduct
- Dishonorable
- Not Applicable
Driver's License: Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
- Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Driver's License Learners Permit
- I do not have a driver's license.
Is your driver's license currently suspended?
- Yes
- No
Has your driver's license been suspended within the past 12 months? (December 15, 2024 - December 15, 2025)
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past five years? (December 15, 2020 - December 15, 2025)
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for a misdemeanor hit and run?
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for three or more traffic violations within the past 12 months? (December 15, 2024 - December 15, 2025)
- Yes
- No
Do you have more than three points on your driving record?
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for any offense involving larceny, fraud, concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, or perjury?
- Yes
- No
Are you currently on probation or parole, have any outstanding warrants, or are awaiting any pending criminal proceedings?
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for any illegal act involving the sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state or federal law?
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a plea to or received probation before judgment for possession of a controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state and/or federal law within the last three years? (December 15, 2022 - December 15, 2025)
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted or found guilty of, entered a guilty plea to or received probation before judgment for any sex offense?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been on the Office of the Inspector General's Exclusionary List?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been charged with Medicare / Medicaid fraud, as well as any other offenses related to the delivery of items or services under Medicare, Medicaid, or other State health care programs?
- Yes
- No
Are you aware that this position requires that you function as "essential" personnel meaning that you are expected to work during inclement weather, emergency situations, County holidays, various shift schedules and at an on-call basis?
- Yes
- No
I would make an excellent candidate for this position because:
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Where did you hear of this position?
- Governmentjobs.com
- Career Builder or Other Recruitment Site
- Howard County Firefighter, Employee, or Resident
- HCDFRS Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- TC #40 Email Announcements and Reminders
- EMS-1 or Other Job Board
- Howard Community College – Spring/Fall/Government Job Fair
- Local College Campus/Event
- Columbia Mall
- Towson Town Center
- Fall Bike around and Block Party
- Reading School of Health Sciences - Paramedic Program - Virtual Q/A
- Other
If you answered "Other" above, please specify where you learned of this position. If you did not select "Other," enter "N/A."
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Have you interacted with any member of the HCDFRS Recruitment Team or an employee of HCDFRS (who is not a friend or family member) to discuss upcoming opportunities for hire?
- Yes
- No
Are you a current Howard County Resident?
- Yes
- No
I understand that I am not to attach, upload, or mail any personal identity document or non-requested information to include any photograph, date of birth, or social security number. If and when these items are needed, they will be requested by the Office of Human Resources.
- Yes
- No
I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.
- Yes
- No
I hereby swear and affirm under the penalty of perjury that I am the person described herein and that the information contained is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $2,500