MCFRS Inviting Veterans and Service Members to “Ride-Along” On Veterans Day

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is inviting veterans and service members to “ride-along” with its Firefighter/EMTs this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Participants can sign up to ride as an observer in a fire truck or ambulance as well as experience a day in the life of a Firefighter/EMT.

Veterans or service members who would like to sign up for this experience can contact the MCFRS Recruiting Section at fire.recruiting@montgomerycountymd.gov. Participants will be assigned to a Montgomery County fire station and can expect to spend 3-6 hours with MCFRS personnel. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver and should be able to quickly climb into emergency vehicles.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service offers both paid and volunteer Firefighter/EMT opportunities. A veteran’s preference may be offered during the hiring process for new recruits. “We recognize that our military service members may be a good fit with our Department,” says Fire Chief Steven Lohr. “The discipline, structure and camaraderie our service members have experienced may enable them to be highly successful within our organization.” 

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service is hoping to accept applications for paid Firefighting/EMT positions sometime in 2015. Applications for volunteering are open throughout the year. The hiring process for paid positions currently involves a written exam, oral interview, background review,medical screening and physical test (CPAT).

For more information regarding careers with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, or the Veteran’s Day ride-along opportunity please contact the MCFRS Recruiting Section at: fire.recruiting@montgomerycountymd.gov 

Recent Promotions

Fire Chief Steve Lohr is pleased to announce the following promotions.  Congratulations and be safe in your new assignments!

The following person has been promoted to the rank of Captain:

Tony R. Hugueley

The following person has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant: 

Jeffrey R. Kane

The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Master Firefighter:

Jeffrey A. Barclay

Morning Equipment Check

Master Firefighter Brian Hayden conducting daily morning check on Truck 718 this beautiful Saturday morning. Each morning our Firefighters check out each piece of apparatus and equipment to ensure operational readiness. Photo Courtesy of Firefighter Jay Luksis

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service is Accepting Applications for Firefighter/Rescuer I

Closing Date: May 17, 2013
     

      Montgomery County, MD  - - - The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is recruiting for the position of Firefighter/Rescuer I (Recruit). MCFRS Firefighter/Rescuers receive outstanding benefits, including 20-year retirement with no age limit, group health and life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick leave. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for an upcoming recruit class, subject to budgetary approval. Applications will only be accepted on-line.

      Employment Information:
Starting salary for this position is $42,758, pending County Council approval. Additional compensation may be awarded to those who attain specialized skills during the course of employment.    

The Firefighter/Rescuer I (Recruit) position is an entry level position. Applicants must:
1)  Be 17 ½ years of age to apply and 18 years of age at time of appointment

      2)  Possess a high school diploma or GED within two months from time of application
3)  Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien
4)  Possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license  (non-provisional)

The hiring process includes a written exam, oral interview, background review, medical exam, and the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test).  Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to take the written examination, which is tentatively scheduled for June 6^th and 7^th, 2013. A 55-person Recruit Class is planned for January 2014, pending Montgomery County Council approval. Additional Recruit Classes may also be added.

For important information regarding the recruitment process, critical dates and information, applicants should access the job posting at:  www.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on careers/jobs. Additional information may be found on the MCFRSRecruiting Section website or the Recruiting Section facebook page.

Montgomery County is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  It is the policy of Montgomery County to conduct all employment activities in a manner that will ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic status, or political affiliation.           

                                                                     

Accepting Firefighter Applications - May 1 through 17

Hiring Flyer 2013-4

Fire Chief Richie Bowers Announces Promotions

Fire Chief Richie Bowers is pleased to announce the following promotions:

Chief Officer Promotions

Battalion Chief Barry Reid promoted to Assistant Fire Chief

Battalion Chief Adam Jones promoted to Assistant Fire Chief

Captain Tony Coleman promoted to Battalion Chief

Captain Alan Butsch promoted to Battalion Chief

The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Captain:

• Ivan J. Browning
• Jason D. Blake
• Scott J. Herring
• Scott A. Kitner

The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant:

• Brent E. Frain 
• Brian J. Wolferman 
• Brian M. Kane
• Douglas C. Talley 
• Dustin J. Poist 
• James A. Snyder
• Jason R. Hade 
• Jason R. Light 
• Scott A. Ward
• Ryan A. Keyser

The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Master Firefighter:

• Lawrence B. Morton
• Jeffrey S. Weber

Are You Looking for an Exciting Career? MCFRS is Accepting Applications for Public Safety 911 Call Taker

      Closing Date: January 25, 2012

      Rockville - - - The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is recruiting for the position of Public Safety 911 Call Taker for the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies. Selected candidates may be assigned to the Fire/Rescue Service.

The Public Safety 911 Call-Taker is responsible for quality emergency communication services to the citizens of Montgomery County as well as providing accurate and timely data/support to uniformed fire/rescue radio dispatchers. The Public Safety 911 Call-Taker has a unique responsibility in a fast-paced environment that requires careful attention to detail, multi-tasking and good communication skills.

      Duties will include: answering 911 emergency calls related to fire/rescue and emergency medical services; utilizing specific protocols to screen and prepare calls for dispatch, interacting with uniformed fire/rescue radio dispatchers via a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system; and providing Dispatch Life Support (pre-arrival) instructions to 911 callers as mandated by the State of Maryland.

Employment Information:
Applicants must have the ability to:

-         perform work assignments at different work locations when required;

-         work holidays, weekends and shifts during days, evenings or midnights;

-         accept last minute changes to their schedule and work mandatory overtime;

-         work under close supervision and daily evaluation of performance, especially during training;

-         demonstrate good customer service skills including dealing calmly and respectfully with irate and angry customers over the phone while handling complex situations; and

-         work under constant electronic surveillance as all telephone conversations and radio messages will be recorded.
 

      Successful candidates will be required to obtain a State of Maryland Emergency Medical Dispatcher licensure/certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain licensure/certification after the probationary period.

      Salary Range: $35,923 - $58,693

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: One (1) year of responsible work experience involving public contact.
Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Equivalency: None.

Preferred Criteria:
Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume.  The system only allows for one document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume.

There are no preferred criteria for this requisition.  Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be required to take qualifying assessments.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Additional Employment Information:

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
    
For important information regarding the recruitment process, critical dates and information, applicants should access the job posting at:  www.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on careers. 

MCFRS Firefighter Rescuer Recruit Application Reminder

All applications for the position of Montgomery County Maryland Firefighter Rescuer Recruit must be received by Friday December 2, 2011.
 
Applicants will need to create an account on the iRecruitment system before applying.  iRecruitment can be accessed by visiting www.montgomerycountymd.gov and clicking on careers.  Applicants can track their application status by logging into the system after they apply.

After the December 2 deadline, please visit the MCFRS Recruiting Department website for general updates at www.mcfrs.org/recruiting.

Last week to apply for MCFRS Firefighter/EMT Recruit!

The online application for MCFRS Firefighter/EMT (recruit) will close on July 8. If you have the required certifications, and wish to apply, please complete your online application immediately and follow all instructions for sending in your transcripts and certifications. Please note that once the position closes, you will no longer be able to view the position announcement online. After July 8 please check www.mcfrs.org/recruiting for important updates.

MCFRS is Accepting Applications for Firefighter/Rescuer I

Candidates Must Possess Specific Levels of Training/Certification

Closing Date: July 8, 2011

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for the position of Firefighter/Rescuer I (Recruit). All applicants must meet specific levels of training and certification in order to qualify for consideration. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for two upcoming recruit classes.

Employment Information:

Starting Salary for all applicants hired: $41,613

The Firefighter/Rescuer I (Recruit) position is an entry level position. Applicants must possess the following certifications to be considered eligible for the position:

1) NFPA Firefighter II Certification

2) NFPA Hazardous Material Operations Certification (minimum of 24 hours)

3) Maryland Certified EMT-B, CRT, or EMT-P*

• Must be documented with a photocopy of your current certification (Maryland EMT-B, CRT or EMT-P).

* Maryland State Certification of EMT-B, CRT or EMT-P must be maintained throughout the hiring process.

For important information regarding the recruitment process, required certifications/documentations, critical dates and exam information, applicants should access the job posting at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on careers. Applications that do not meet the specific requirements of this recruitment will be deemed ineligible.

Montgomery County is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  It is the policy of Montgomery County to conduct all employment activities in a manner that will ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic status, or political affiliation.

Current Hiring Status

Are You Ready to Love Your Career?

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service offers an exciting work environment, outstanding benefits, and top-notch training.

The Montgomery County Council has recently allocated funds for two abbreviated recruit classes of pre-trained firefighter/EMTs. For these classes, MCFRS will be seeking applicants with some pre-existing certifications. The specific requirements and certifications necessary to be considered for this recruit class have not been announced, but may include firefighting, hazardous material and EMT experience. Applications for the pre-trained classes may be accepted during the month of June, 2011.

To learn more, please click HERE