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DC Fire and EMS is currently hiring the following position:
1) Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Closing Date: June 22, 2025
Join DC’s bravest as we strive for excellence in emergency preparedness, education and response and be part of a team of diverse, well trained, and committed first responders providing the highest quality of Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the residents and visitors to the District of Columbia.
This position is in the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and is responsible for improving the lives of residents of the District of Columbia by providing the most effective and efficient protection of lives and property.
DC Fire and EMS provides quality, compassionate and competent state of the art basic and advanced life support emergency medical care to the acutely ill or injured and provides expedient transportation to the appropriate hospital. Our services are offered 24 hours a day, every day.
2) Firefighter/Paramedic
Closing Date: July 8, 2025
DC Fire and EMS provides fire suppression, technical rescue, fire prevention, education, community risk-reduction, and pre-hospital care and transportation services to the residents and visitors of the District of Columbia.
The Department strives to protect life and property.
Firefighter Paramedics will work in a fast-paced, innovative, and data driven jurisdiction with unique and high-profile special events related to its status as the Nation’s Capital.
Firefighter Paramedics will gain tremendous experience while supporting the core mission of the Department and also have the opportunity to apply for positions that focus on unique specialties.
Firefighter Paramedics are assigned to one of thirty-three fire houses throughout the District of Columbia.
The incumbent will travel primarily by fire suppression unit and medic unit in a prompt and efficient manner in response to calls for emergency incidents.
Emergency incidents may include structure fires, emergency medical care of critically ill or injured patients, technical rescues, etc.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, DC Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
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