Firefighter​/Rescuer Grade F1

Overview

About The Position

The expected starting salary for this position is $62,102.

Who We Are

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Rescuer I (Recruit). This announcement provides information for Recruit Class 60 (RC60) tentatively scheduled to begin January 2027. MCFRS, an Accredited Agency, is a full-spectrum life safety agency protecting about 500 square miles and over 1 million people living and working in Maryland's most populous jurisdiction.

The MCFRS annually handles over 120,000 emergency calls for service and is staffed by nearly 2,200 career uniformed personnel, professional civilian staff, and volunteers. Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment with comprehensive risk reduction programs and safe and effective emergency responses.

Our hiring needs vary from year to year; however, our goal is to recruit and hire highly qualified and diverse candidates to join our organization. The hiring process is very competitive. MCFRS delivers services to our customers with impartiality and excellence, promotes the highest standards of safety and welfare, and serves with integrity and mutual respect. For more information, visit

Montgomery County Firefighter/Rescuers perform manual and technical work in fire suppression, prevention, rescue, communications, and emergency medical services, primarily on a rotating 24-on / 48-off shift schedule. This schedule requires a high level of sustained exertion and agility. Candidates selected for this position are considered “Essential Employees” and must report to work during emergencies or liberal leave.

Candidates selected for hire are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period prior to attaining permanent status, during which time performance will be evaluated. Candidates selected for hire will be required to sign an agreement stating they are tobacco-free, both on and off duty; failure to remain tobacco-free may result in termination.

• Experience:
  
  None
• Education:
  
  High School graduate or equivalent acceptable to the State of Maryland. Verification of a high school degree or equivalent must be obtained by July 15, 2026.
• License:
  Possession of a valid, non-provisional/learners driver’s license from the candidate’s state of residence by July 15, 2026.
• Age:
  Must be eighteen (18) years of age by July 15, 2026.
• Citizenship:
  Must be a citizen of the United States or a Resident Alien at the time of application.

Prior to receiving a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully complete the following steps:

• Written Entrance exam
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Background Investigation
• Medical examination with drug & alcohol screening (NFPA 1582 Standard) & SCBA Fit Test
• Oral Interview and Psychological Evaluation may be required

Candidates applying for this position must use their legal name and continue to use this name throughout the hiring process.

Based upon service needs, hiring preference may be given to:

• Candidates that have the following training / certifications at the time of application:
• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• EMT-B or Paramedic (Maryland or National Registry)

All certifications will be verified. All certifications must be MFRI, Pro Board or IFSAC. Credentials from agencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, approval is not guaranteed. Candidates selected for hire based on their ALS certification will be required to obtain Montgomery County, Maryland ALS certification within one year and maintain their ALS Certification for seven years. Candidates with ALS Certification will receive a pay differential after obtaining the Montgomery County ALS Certification.

• Candidates that have the following at the time of application (all will be verified):
• Veteran
• Veteran with a Disability
• Bachelor’s degree
• Associate degree or 30+ college credits from an accredited college/university
• Residency in Montgomery County (for at least 6 months before the time of application)
• Basic multilingual…