MONTGOMERY
COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Various Fire Stations Throughout
Montgomery County
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
This is an entry level, manual and
technical work 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. ALL PERSONNEL WILL BE REQUIRED, ON A REGULAR BASIS, TO
WORK UP TO A 48-HOUR WEEK INCLUDING HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS.
ALL APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR HIRING WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT STATING THAT THEY ARE TOBACCO-FREE (ON AND OFF DUTY)
UPON APPOINTMENT AND THROUGH THEIR LENGTH OF SERVICE IN THE MONTGOMERY
COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE OR BE SUBJECT TO TERMINATION.
If you currently possess any relevant certifications, licenses
and letters of reference you may submit that information directly
to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, 101 Monroe Street,
12th Floor, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Attention: Administrative
Services.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Applicants requesting Veteran's Credit consideration must provide
a copy of your DD214 and a Notarized letter that you have been
a resident of Maryland for at least 5 consecutive years preceding
the date of your application for employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must be 17 1/2 years of age
at the date of application.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen
or resident alien.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's
license is required.
PREFERRED CRITERIA:
Based on service needs, preference may be given to those applicants
who possess a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
(NREMT-P) or Intermediate (NREMT-I) certification. Those applicants
possessing this certification, who are selected for hiring, will
be required to sign an agreement requiring them to obtain Montgomery
County, Maryland Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification within
a specified period of time and maintain their ALS Certification
for a specified period of time. Applicants hired with an ALS Certification
will be given a pay differential after obtaining their Montgomery
County ALS certification, in addition to their base salary, upon
assignment to an ALS unit. In addition to the assignment pay,
applicants will receive an hourly differential for each hour they
ride an ALS unit.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications as presented
on the County application will be scheduled to participate in
a written examination. Scheduling letters with times and details
will be sent out prior to the test date. Applicants who receive
a passing score on the written examination will be placed on the
eligible list with a rating of "Qualified".
APPLICATION:
The first step of the employment process is the application
procedure. Applications will only be accepted during periods
of open enrollment.
Electronic Online Application
You may apply
electronically through the Office
of Human Resources web site using the Electronic Online
Application. If you are not able to provide any attachments
in electronic format, you will need to deliver your "non-electronic"
attachments to:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services
Office of Administrative Services
c/o Applicant Information
101 Monroe Street, 12th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
If you feel you need accommodation for the application
process please contact us at one of the following numbers
240-777-5000, 240-777-5126 (TTY) or emailing Special.Accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications
as presented on the County application form will be scheduled
to participate in a written examination once test
date is determined. Scheduling letters with times and
details will be sent out in advance of the test, along
with additional information on helping you to succeed.
Oral Interview
Background Investigation
Medical Examination (provided by Montgomery
County Fire & Rescue)
The Candidate Physical Ability Test
Applicants selected for an oral interview MUST
submit all of the following documents at or before the time of
their scheduled oral interview:
A photocopy of your birth certificate, your
military discharge (form DD-214) or a baptismal certificate
is an acceptable substitute
Completed Investigative Questionnaire;
Photocopy of your High School diploma (a photocopy of an
equivalency certificate recognized by the State of Maryland,
college diploma, or college transcript is acceptable).
CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (CPAT):
The CPAT must be completed within
a specified time limit prior to position appointment. It consists
of eight (8) stations designed to demonstrate the candidate's
physical ability to be trained as a firefighter/rescuer. The
stations are, in order:
Stair climb,
Hose drag,
Equipment carry,
Ladder raise and extension,
Forcible entry;
Search,
Rescue drag and
Ceiling breach and pull.
If you pass the written entrance exam, you will
be given task specific orientation and testing information.
This will include hands on orientation to the test equipment
immediately after the written exam. Additional information
on CPAT will be provided prior to and immediately after the
written exam as well as in informational sessions offered
by the Department.
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO BEGIN
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING NOW, TO INCLUDE PUSHUPS, SIT-UPS, PULL-UPS,
AND RUNNING A TIMED MILE AND A HALF.
In an effort to help you prepare for CPAT, there
is a minimum 12-week Fitness Mentoring program held three
times a week at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training
Academy. Attendance and participation in this mentoring program
is strictly voluntary however, approximately 85% of individuals
who attend mentoring or a regular basis successfully complete
CPAT on test day. The CPAT Mentoring Program
is available only to applicants who has successfully completed
the Written Examination.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY M/F DISABLED
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