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 

Accepting Firefighter Applications - May 1 through 17

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Recruiting Section Update

Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service was unsuccessful in obtaining a Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. As a result, no additional recruit classes will be hired other than those from IRC #3431 (previously trained) which closed on July 8, 2011.

Please continue to check our website (www.mcfrs.org/recruiting) and the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment facebook page for updates.

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.