Fairfax County Government
Firefighter (Firefighter/EMT)
Fairfax County Government, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
About the Department
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) is an all‑hazards fire and rescue service providing basic and advanced life support (BLS and ALS) emergency medical services (EMS), fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, water rescue, life safety education, fire prevention, and arson investigation services. Approximately 2,000 uniformed, professional, and volunteer staff work across 39 strategically placed stations and administrative offices. FCFRD operates 38 ALS engines, 13 trucks, five rescue squads, and several specialized units including a hazardous materials unit and a search and rescue team with international recognition.
Duties
Responds to emergency calls to protect life and property.
Combats, extinguishes, and prevents fires.
Participates in rescue extrication operations and provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
Provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to stabilize the critically ill or injured before transport to a medical facility.
Drives emergency apparatus, including transport units, engines, trucks, rescue squads, and tankers.
Conducts patient assessment and performs related work under direct supervision.
Participates in community risk reduction and outreach activities.
Works as part of a team and embodies the FRD's Core Values.
Drives a Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support unit in response to emergency calls, transporting victims to a medical facility.
Conducts primary and secondary patient survey and renders emergency care such as airway management, ventilation, and cardiac resuscitation.
Performs triage assessment in a multi‑casualty incident and inspects scenes for poisoning or drug overdose.
Assists in extrication of entrapped victims and reports medical situation to the emergency department.
Maintains and performs routine preventive maintenance on rescue vehicles and medical equipment.
Probationary Period Following successful completion of recruit school, incumbents will serve a 12‑month probationary period.
Illustrative Duties – Fire Suppression
Responds to fire alarms and a variety of emergency calls.
Connects hose to hydrant and deploys pre‑connected hose lines.
Enters burning buildings with hose lines while wearing self‑contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Operates a nozzle and places a stream of water on a fire.
Mounts and operates master stream appliances from an aerial ladder or elevating platform.
Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows, skylights, or roof holes.
Positions ventilation fans to inject fresh air and exhaust heat, smoke, and gases.
Performs salvage operations, removes debris, locates hidden fires, and shuts off valves for gas, electricity, oil, and water.
Operates chemical and hand extinguishers, lifts, lowers, and climbs ladders, and uses radio and computer‑aided dispatch equipment.
Operates fire pumps at proper pressures and flows, searches for victims, removes persons from danger, and performs heavy rescue operations.
Administers first aid, takes vital signs, stabilizes patients, and collects pertinent information for patient assessment.
Performs water rescues from land and boats, assists in the search and recovery of drowned victims, and operates emergency lighting appliances.
Operates self‑contained breathing apparatus in hazardous environments and confined spaces, identifies and protects flammable or hazardous materials, and restores apparatus and equipment to service.
Maintains specialized fire equipment and protective gear, studies area geography, building construction, and building plans, and inspects businesses for fire and life safety hazards.
Pre‑plans for residential and commercial fires, inspects wiring and heating systems, inspects exits, prepares inspection reports, recognizes evidence, and performs public relations duties.
Illustrative Duties – Emergency Medical Services
Drives an ALS or BLS unit in response to emergency calls, transporting victims to a medical facility.
Conducts primary and secondary patient survey, renders emergency care such as airway management, ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, hemorrhage control, fracture immobilization, bandaging, childbirth assistance, and poison or burn treatment.
Performs triage assessment in a multi‑casualty incident and inspects scenes for poisoning or drug overdose.
Treats a range of injuries within the scope of an EMT.
Assists in extrication of entrapped victims using prescribed techniques and equipment.
Reports medical situation to the emergency department or control center, performs routine preventive maintenance, stocks and maintains medical supplies, and participates in medical equipment checks.
In Each Functional Area
Attends training sessions, participates in drills, and participates in the physical fitness program.
Performs housekeeping tasks in fire stations and on the grounds of fire stations.
Maintains records and completes incident reports using computers and related equipment.
Participates in firefighting, rescue, and EMS duties.
Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or possession of a GED issued by a state department of education.
Licenses and Certificates Required
Valid motor vehicle driver's license at the time of application and throughout employment.
Special Requirements
Uniformed personnel must maintain a level of fitness sufficient to participate in fire suppression and rescue activities, demonstrated by successful completion of the Fitness Measurement and Assessment Program (unless granted light duty due to illness or injury).
Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, polygraph examination, and a physical ability test prior to appointment.
Must be 18 years old at the time of application.
Must be tobacco‑free and nicotine‑free at the time of appointment and sign a Conditions of Employment Agreement to not use tobacco or tobacco products on or off duty.
Personnel must maintain a Class “A” medical rating in the assigned medical group prior to starting work.
For Class “B” and “C” medical ratings, an accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
A Class “D” medical rating will not be considered.
Physical Requirements
Reach above shoulder.
Work with body, bend over at the waist, kneel, crawl, climb stairs & ladders.
Work with arms extended, work with arms above shoulder level, stand, sit, push, and stoop.
All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Selection Process
Application review
Personal History Statement
Written exam
FCFRD Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Polygraph evaluation
Medical examination
Psychological profile evaluation
Must complete fingerprints or background check with VA OEMS for eligibility to hold an EMS certification.
EEO Statement Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Duties
Responds to emergency calls to protect life and property.
Combats, extinguishes, and prevents fires.
Participates in rescue extrication operations and provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
Provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to stabilize the critically ill or injured before transport to a medical facility.
Drives emergency apparatus, including transport units, engines, trucks, rescue squads, and tankers.
Conducts patient assessment and performs related work under direct supervision.
Participates in community risk reduction and outreach activities.
Works as part of a team and embodies the FRD's Core Values.
Drives a Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support unit in response to emergency calls, transporting victims to a medical facility.
Conducts primary and secondary patient survey and renders emergency care such as airway management, ventilation, and cardiac resuscitation.
Performs triage assessment in a multi‑casualty incident and inspects scenes for poisoning or drug overdose.
Assists in extrication of entrapped victims and reports medical situation to the emergency department.
Maintains and performs routine preventive maintenance on rescue vehicles and medical equipment.
Probationary Period Following successful completion of recruit school, incumbents will serve a 12‑month probationary period.
Illustrative Duties – Fire Suppression
Responds to fire alarms and a variety of emergency calls.
Connects hose to hydrant and deploys pre‑connected hose lines.
Enters burning buildings with hose lines while wearing self‑contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Operates a nozzle and places a stream of water on a fire.
Mounts and operates master stream appliances from an aerial ladder or elevating platform.
Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows, skylights, or roof holes.
Positions ventilation fans to inject fresh air and exhaust heat, smoke, and gases.
Performs salvage operations, removes debris, locates hidden fires, and shuts off valves for gas, electricity, oil, and water.
Operates chemical and hand extinguishers, lifts, lowers, and climbs ladders, and uses radio and computer‑aided dispatch equipment.
Operates fire pumps at proper pressures and flows, searches for victims, removes persons from danger, and performs heavy rescue operations.
Administers first aid, takes vital signs, stabilizes patients, and collects pertinent information for patient assessment.
Performs water rescues from land and boats, assists in the search and recovery of drowned victims, and operates emergency lighting appliances.
Operates self‑contained breathing apparatus in hazardous environments and confined spaces, identifies and protects flammable or hazardous materials, and restores apparatus and equipment to service.
Maintains specialized fire equipment and protective gear, studies area geography, building construction, and building plans, and inspects businesses for fire and life safety hazards.
Pre‑plans for residential and commercial fires, inspects wiring and heating systems, inspects exits, prepares inspection reports, recognizes evidence, and performs public relations duties.
Illustrative Duties – Emergency Medical Services
Drives an ALS or BLS unit in response to emergency calls, transporting victims to a medical facility.
Conducts primary and secondary patient survey, renders emergency care such as airway management, ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, hemorrhage control, fracture immobilization, bandaging, childbirth assistance, and poison or burn treatment.
Performs triage assessment in a multi‑casualty incident and inspects scenes for poisoning or drug overdose.
Treats a range of injuries within the scope of an EMT.
Assists in extrication of entrapped victims using prescribed techniques and equipment.
Reports medical situation to the emergency department or control center, performs routine preventive maintenance, stocks and maintains medical supplies, and participates in medical equipment checks.
In Each Functional Area
Attends training sessions, participates in drills, and participates in the physical fitness program.
Performs housekeeping tasks in fire stations and on the grounds of fire stations.
Maintains records and completes incident reports using computers and related equipment.
Participates in firefighting, rescue, and EMS duties.
Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or possession of a GED issued by a state department of education.
Licenses and Certificates Required
Valid motor vehicle driver's license at the time of application and throughout employment.
Special Requirements
Uniformed personnel must maintain a level of fitness sufficient to participate in fire suppression and rescue activities, demonstrated by successful completion of the Fitness Measurement and Assessment Program (unless granted light duty due to illness or injury).
Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, polygraph examination, and a physical ability test prior to appointment.
Must be 18 years old at the time of application.
Must be tobacco‑free and nicotine‑free at the time of appointment and sign a Conditions of Employment Agreement to not use tobacco or tobacco products on or off duty.
Personnel must maintain a Class “A” medical rating in the assigned medical group prior to starting work.
For Class “B” and “C” medical ratings, an accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
A Class “D” medical rating will not be considered.
Physical Requirements
Reach above shoulder.
Work with body, bend over at the waist, kneel, crawl, climb stairs & ladders.
Work with arms extended, work with arms above shoulder level, stand, sit, push, and stoop.
All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Selection Process
Application review
Personal History Statement
Written exam
FCFRD Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Polygraph evaluation
Medical examination
Psychological profile evaluation
Must complete fingerprints or background check with VA OEMS for eligibility to hold an EMS certification.
EEO Statement Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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