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 6th and 7th,
2013. A 55-person Recruit Class is planned for January 2014, pending Montgomery
County Council approval. Additional Recruit Classes may also be added.
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.
