Prince George's County, Maryland
This position is for an entry-level fire fighter trainee work responsible for combating and preventing fires, operating and maintaining Fire and EMS equipment, apparatus and living quarters, providing first aid, basic life support, and transporting patients. This work may expose incumbents to hazardous conditions/situations and includes the operation of emergency vehicles and equipment.
Examples of Work
- Provides basic and/or advanced life support, first responder, and pre-hospital emergency medical care; provides necessary medical care and transportation to all patients within the scope of practices as defined by the State and County regulatory agencies.
- Applies modern techniques relative to fire code enforcement, interpretation, and inspection; assists in hydrant and hose testing;
- Drives, operates, inspects, maintains, and cleans fire apparatus and/or other vehicles;
- Assists in getting equipment and apparatus prepared for further alarms; assists in maintaining apparatus, equipment, station, and grounds; ensures adequate stock levels and proper operation of equipment and supplies; and performs routine housekeeping duties;
- Participates in fire drills and training exercises;
- Conducts fire prevention programs in schools;
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, associations, management, staff, and the public.
Qualifications
Applicants :
- Applicants will not be required to pass Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT).
- Must have either a High School Diploma , GED recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education, or an acceptable equivalent diploma from a state approved educational program.
- Must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application.
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Prince George’s County High School Fire Science Program graduates (Cadets) who are 17 years of age and will turn 18 years of age before the completion of the Fire Fighter Academy Recruit Class are eligible to apply IF, AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, they have completed and received the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Operations, and Emergency Medical Technician/ Emergency Medical Responder.
- Must pass a written examination.
- Must be successful in the Fire Services Abilities Assessment (FSAA) process.
- Must pass a Background Investigation.
Additional Information
Please note – using a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.
All male U.S. citizens and male aliens living in the U.S. who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration. All notifications for this position will be made via email; therefore , each applicant must update their on line profile at www.governmentjobs.com with any changes to personal information and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in “@co.pg.md.us.”
Benefits
- Annual Leave: 13 days per year for the first three (3) years
- 20 days per year after three (3) years
- 26 days per year after sixteen (16) years
- Personal Leave: 3 days per year
- Holidays: 13 per year (plus Inauguration Day every four years)
- Sick Leave: 15 days per year
- Military Leave: 15 days per year to employees who are reservists or members of the National Reserve or Guard ordered to active duty or active training duty
- Life Insurance: Paid by the County Government
- Medical Benefits: The C ounty pays 73% of the cost under PPO and 78% of the cost under HMO
- Retirement: 20-year service retirement with 50% of salary based on the highest two years of service
- Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 availability for self and household members
SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must successfully complete and pass all of the following:
- Written Examination
- Fire Services Abilities Assessment (FSAA)
- Background Investigation to include:
- Credit Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Psychological Screening
- Medical Examination – complete NFPA 1582 physical examination
DISQUALIFIERS: The following factors are considered disqualifying and may result in non-selection for employment as a Prince George’s County Fire Fighter. Each of these disqualifiers will be reviewed for each applicant on an individual basis.
Criminal History
- Criminal conviction, guilty plea , or probation for a felony.
- Conviction of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (breaking and entering, theft, arson, or assault).
Traffic Violations
- Four (4) or more negative points on a Maryland Operator’s License or the equivalent for out-of-state licenses until the points expire.
- One DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea, or probation within three (3) years of the date of application. More than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea, or probation.
- Any conviction for serious violations including, but not limited to, manslaughter, hit-and-run with injury, leaving the scene of an accident, eluding police, or any suspension, revocation, or refused licenses until the license is reinstated.
Drugs
- Illegal possession, usage, distribution, sale , or purchase of non-prescription narcotics, controlled substances , or illegal drugs (such as heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, etc.) . Although the use o f marijuana or cannabis is lega l, it is a violation of the County ’s policies and will be considered a disqualifier.
Other
- Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of any information on any application, document, or in response to any question in the applicant process.
- History or pattern of alcohol abuse.
- Previous disqualification from this or any other public safety agency.
Additional or other reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; failure to meet physical standards; inability to complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Fire/EMS Department.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any of the following:
- Nationally Registered EMT
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Acceptable Military Service (Honorable Discharge)
- Veteran’s Preference
- Successful Completion of College Credits
- Successful Completion of the Prince George’s County Fire Cadet Program
- Prior Fire Services Experience
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All persons selected for the Fire Fighter I/II position must agree to and sign a Condition of Employment stating the following:
- At the completion of the Fire/EMS Career Recruit School, the employee shall obtain and thereafter maintain national certification for EMT or national certification for Paramedic that meets or exceeds the minimum standard adopted by the department.
- Maintain a driver-operator license for the class of vehicle specified by the Fire Chief.
- Maintain at least an overall satisfactory rating in the County’s Past Performance Appraisal System.
- Participate in and successfully complete a mandatory Physical Fitness Program as designed by the Fire/EMS Department.
- Successfully complete Fire/EMS Recruit School, the probationary period (1-year), and the Recruit Study Guide under guidelines established by the Fire Chief.
- Successfully pass ALL Fire/EMS Recruit School courses.
Examination Information
- Applicants must also pass the Written Examination
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be provided additional information regarding the written examination and instructions for registering to take the written examination.
- Applicants must first pass the Fire Services Ability Assessment (FSAA) The FSAA is a sequence of events requiring the applicant to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This test was developed to allow fire departments to obtain pools of trainable applicants who are physically able to perform essential job duties/tasks at fire scenes. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the written examination will be provided information about scheduling the FSAA.
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ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/ E-Verify .
CLOSING DATE : In order to be eligible for consideration, each applicant must submit a completed application online and maintain the email account designated in the application because notices will only be delivered via email. Update your profile whenever there are changes to your personal information, to be considered. The application must be completed and submitted online via the Prince George’s County website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you experience difficulties submitting your application online, please call 301-883-3164.
Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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