Applicants for the position of Firefighter/EMT must:

• Be a US citizen at the time of appointment
• Have reached the age of 19 but shall not have reached his or her 31^st birthday as of June 14, 2008
• Possess a current valid motor vehicle operator’s permit at the time of appointment
• Possess a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency (GED) issued by a recognized department of education
• Pass the written firefighter/EMT entry-level examination on August 23, 2008
• Pass a scheduled physical abilities test
• Pass a thorough background check
• Pass thorough medical and employment suitability assessment
• Submit to urinalysis and test negative for the presence of controlled substances/illegal drugs
• Be of high moral character and committed to public 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.