Montgomery County Fire and Rescue will be accepting applications for entry level Fire Rescue/Recruit from August 18, 2008 until December 1, 2008. This application cycle is anticipated to be utilized for Recruit Class 35 with a projected start date of Fall 2009. Information is subject to change. 

An online application will be available on this website when the application cycle begins. Please note that paper applications will no longer be accepted. 

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.

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Firefighter/Rescuer (Recruit) - Job Summary
Starting Salary: $39,997

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