DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services: 2008 Fire/EMS Cadet Program: How to Apply for the 2008 Fire/EMS Cadet Program

2008 Fire/EMS Cadet Program: How to Apply

STEP PROCEDURE

Step One:

Pick up an application package at one of four locations during normal business hours of 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, starting February  4-29, 2008. Application materials include detailed instructions on how to fill out the application form and definitions for various required educational status and income status terms.

Applications are available for pickup at Four Locations:

Department of Employment Services
Office of Youth Programs
625 H Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002 DC Fire/EMS Department Headquarters
1923 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

DC Fire/EMS Training Academy
4600 Shepherd Parkway, SW
Washington, DC 20032 DC Fire /EMS Fire Prevention
Customer Service: 1st Floor
441 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Step Two: Gather required supporting documentation

Step Three: Fill out application. Detailed instructions are included with the application materials.

Step Four:
Submit completed application and required support documents in person during the application submission period: Monday through Friday, February  4 - 29, 2008 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Applications will be accepted at one location only and must be submitted in person to:

Department of Employment Services
Office of Youth Programs

625 H Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

The order of submission of applications may be considered in the selection process.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as

possible.(Applications will be accepted February  4 - 29 2008.)

Step Five: Take written basic skills assessment test at Department of Employment Services Office of Youth Programs.

Step Six:
Eligible applicants with highest scores on basic skills assessment test are contacted by the DC Fire/EMS Department to begin their pre-hire screening process. The minimum applicant requirements for the 2008 Fire/EMS Cadet Program are available here.

2008 Fire/EMS Cadet Program Application*

Cadet Flyer*

Information Package*

Step Seven:


Selected candidates are notified by the DC Fire/EMS Department in Summer 2008.
Approximately 30 candidates will be selected.

Step Eight:
2008 Fire/EMS Cadet Program begins in Summer 2008

For more information, call the Department of Employment Services Office of Youth Programs at (202) 698-3492 or the DC Fire/EMS Cadet Office at (202) 673-6600.