Firefighter/EMT Recruit

Join the Largest Fire Department in Virginia – Build a Career That Matters!

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) isn’t just a fire department—we’re a community of 1,400+ professionals making a difference every day. As Virginia’s largest fire department, we offer unlimited opportunities for growth, cutting-edge training, and the chance to serve with pride.

Why Choose FCFRD?

• Career of Service & Impact: Be the first on the scene, save lives, and protect one of the most dynamic communities in the country.
• Unlimited Growth: From specialized rescue teams to leadership roles, your path forward is wide open.
• Elite Operations: With 39 stations, advanced life support engines and trucks, USAR Team 1 (one of only two FEMA international search and rescue teams in the U.S.), and specialized units like HazMat and Water Rescue, you’ll train and serve at the highest level.
• No Experience? No Problem: We’ll pay you to train as a Firefighter/EMT—just bring your drive to serve.

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• Starting Salary: $69,489
• Paid Academy Training
• Full Pension & 25-Year Retirement Plan (2.5% of final salary)
• Paid Continuous Training (Paramedic program & specialties)
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Diverse, Inclusive Workplace (above the national average for women in the fire service)
• Continuing Education Credits earned on duty

Your Schedule

Work hard, then recharge:

24 hrs ON → 24 hrs OFF → 24 hrs ON → 24 hrs OFF → 24 hrs ON → 4 DAYS OFF

Your Role:

• Respond to emergencies, provide life-saving care, and operate advanced equipment.
• Collaborate with your crew on rescues, fire suppression, and patient safety.
• Keep your skills sharp with paid drills, training, and community outreach.

Minimum Requirements:

• 18+ years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Drug-free for the last 12 months
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last year

Ready to build a meaningful, adrenaline-filled career with limitless possibilities?

Apply today and join the team that sets the standard for fire and rescue in Virginia.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,489.06 - $121,589.94 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person