Firefighter/EMT Recruit

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County is seeking motivated individuals for a career as a Firefighter/EMT with the Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD). This role offers a unique combination of professional challenges and benefits, allowing you to make a lasting difference in the lives of others. You will respond to emergencies across diverse environments, including high-rise buildings, highways, single-family homes, and airports. Opportunities exist to join specialized units such as Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, or the Bomb Squad. You can also contribute to fire prevention, emergency communications, logistics, health and safety, human resources, and training. Collaboration with regional partners, including other fire and rescue departments, state, and federal agencies, is a key aspect of the role. The ACFD offers industry-leading support, including schedule flexibility with a predictable schedule of 8 or 9 days per month and a 50-hour workweek. Comprehensive benefits include full health benefits, a generous retirement plan, and competitive pay, with additional pay premiums for specialty certifications. The department invests in your growth by providing paid recruit school and supporting advancement to Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification. The ACFD is a progressive department with a rich history of innovation, known for being the first fire department in the nation to have a professional female firefighter and for forming the country's first Metropolitan Medical Strike Team.

Requirements

Completed the requirements for graduation from a standard senior high school or vocational school or obtained a GED certificate or the equivalent by date of hire.
Be 18 years old by date of hire.
Obtain a passing grade on written and practical Firefighter examinations and pass all pre-employment physical and mental evaluations.
FireTEAM Exam
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Character/Background Investigation
Fingerprinting
Panel Interview with Fire Department
Polygraph Examination
Medical/Physical/Psychological Examinations

Nice To Haves

Virginia EMT-I (Intermediate) Certification
EMT-P (Paramedic) Certification
National Registry EMT-P (Paramedic) Certification

Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies across a wide range of environments, from high-rise buildings and bustling highways to single-family homes and major airports.
Join a specialized unit: Become part of our elite Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, or Bomb Squad teams.
Make a broader impact: Serve in fire prevention, emergency communications, logistics, health and safety, human resources, and training.
Collaborate with regional partners: Work alongside other fire and rescue departments, state, and federal agencies to ensure the safety of our entire community.