Firefighter/Medic (Firefighter/Paramedic)

Company: Fairfax County, VA

Location: —

Clearance Required: —

Salary: $78,143.94 - $124,021.04 Annually

Description

Uniformed Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (ISO Class 1, CFAI-accredited), serving an urban/suburban county of 1.1 million residents. Selectees complete Fire and Rescue recruit school and then perform fire suppression, rescue and advanced life support (paramedic) duties. Posting advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school graduation or possession of a GED issued by a state department of education. Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license at the time of application, and at all times during employment in the uniformed service. Certified as a Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT-P and/or a National Registry Paramedic at the time of application. Certification in Hazardous Materials Operations-Mission specific in accordance with Fairfax County training standards. Regardless of area of assignment, all uniformed fire and rescue personnel that are medically qualified for field duties as a firefighter must maintain a level of fitness sufficient to enable them to participate in fire suppression and rescue activities when the need arises, as demonstrated by successful completion of the Fitness Measurement and Assessment Program (unless granted light duty due to illness or injury). Closing date: 12/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern.