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Firefighter/EMT Register - November 2023

Click Here to View the Firefighter/EMT Position Register - November 2023

DC Fire and EMS is Now Hiring

DC Fire and EMS is currently hiring an Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support), a Community Outreach Specialist, four (4) Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanics (Grade 11), and a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (Grade 10)

Right Care, Right Now

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Connecting 911 callers with medical needs to the most appropriate health care.

Fire Marshal Hotline

The Fire Marshal Hotline form can be used to report information regarding suspected crimes that involve fire (Arson), fire code violations, or...

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) help save lives everyday. Are you prepared?

Hands on Hearts CPR Training

DCFEMS wants to train you to have “Hands on Hearts.” Sign up for “Hands on Hearts” to receive hands-only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator awareness.

Featured Services

Ambulance Billing

If you were treated and/or transported by ambulance to a hospital or other healthcare facility in...

Business Inspection Service

Learn how to request a fire inspection for your business.

Hands on Hearts CPR AED Program

Free Smoke Alarms

District-wide initiative ensures that all DC homes have working smoke alarms.

Request a Fire/Medical Report - Office of Information and Privacy

Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program

The Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program is a four week intervention program which...

Special Events Online Permit

FEMS: Permit application (We are now accepting Credit Cards.) Apply online for your special events permits. Payments received less than seven (7) days prior to scheduled event must be made via credit card only.

Virtual FEMS Fire Safety Education

Our no-cost virtual presentations are offered throughout the community for all ages. To schedule a presentation, please contact us at (202) 727-1614 or apply online.

Upcoming Events

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Latest

Nov 21 2023

Bowser Administration Releases Request for Applications for DC Paramedic School

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, DC Fire and EMS (FEMS) and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) ...

Nov 13 2023

Mayor Bowser Issues Public Emergency to Give District New Tools for Responding to Opioid Crisis and Increase in Youth Violence

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a public emergency that will allow DC...

Dec 6 2022

Statement from Mayor Bowser on Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Those Who Protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser attended the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in...

Sep 9 2022

Mayor Bowser and Council of the District of Columbia to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Mayor will host a remembrance ceremony in recognition of the September 11, 2001 terrorist...

Aug 1 2022

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Respond to Call and Join #DCsBravest

Application Period for New Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians Opens Today

Jun 21 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 25: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Summer Is Here

Jun 14 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 24: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

$103 Million

Jun 7 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 23: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

DC Housing Expo and Home Show

May 31 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 22: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Ending Gun Violence

May 24 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 21: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Summer 2018

Mar 29 2023

Fire Chief Testimony - FEMS FY 2023 Budget Hearing

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety...

Feb 15 2023

Fire Chief Testimony - FEMS 2023 Performance Oversight

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety...

Apr 7 2022

Fire Chief Testimony - DC Fire and EMS Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Hearing

Feb 2 2022

Fire Chief Testimony - FEMS 2022 Performance Oversight

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public...

Jun 11 2021

Fire Chief Testimony - FEMS FY 2022 Budget Hearing

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety...

Aug 1 2022

Firefighter/EMT

#BeDCsBravest - Apply to Become a Firefighter/EMT APPLY NOW Job ID 18238 Location Fire & EMS...

Jan 6 2022

Firefighter/Paramedic

#DCsBravest are looking to hire Firefighter/Paramedics. DC Fire and EMS Firefighter/Paramedics can...

Dec 12 2021

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman

#DCsBravest are looking to hire a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman.

Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
2000 14th Street, NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-3320
Fax: (202) 462-0807
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]