Minimum Requirements: Paramedic/Firefighter   Applicants for the position of Paramedic/Firefighter must: Be a National Registry Certified EMT-Paramedic (NREMTP) Be a US citizen at the time of appointment Have reached the age of 19 but not be over the age of 31 as of the date of application Possess a current, valid driver’s license at the time of appointment Have a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Pass a written Firefighter/Paramedic entry-level examination Pass a physical abilities test Pass a background check Pass medical and psychological examinations Possess a high moral character and commitment to service To find out more about careers with the DC Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department, call the DC Fire/EMS Recruiting Officer at (202) 673-3330. For more information about Firefighter/Paramedic Entry Level Examinations, contact Ms. Marie Vines, DC Office of Personnel, at (202) 671-1300.