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DC Fire and EMS is currently hiring the following position:

1) Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Closing Date: August 14, 2026

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 provide 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) Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Helper (Apparatus Division)
Closing Date: August 13, 2026

This position is located in the District of Columbia Government, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS), Apparatus Division. The mission of (FEMS) is to preserve life and promote health and safety through excellent pre-hospital treatment and transportation, fire prevention, fire suppression and rescue activities, and homeland security awareness.

The incumbent in this role is responsible for supporting the operations of the repair shop within the Apparatus Division of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. The incumbent will assist in various tasks related to vehicle maintenance and repair under the supervision of higher-grade mechanics and/or managers.

3) Assistant Medical Director (Excepted Service Position)
Closing Date: September 6, 2026

This position is located in the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS). FEMS is an all-hazards agency providing state-of-the-art emergency medical patient care, treatment and transportation to people in the District of Columbia. This position serves as Assistant Medical Director. This position is established to assist the Medical Director in providing medical direction and oversight for the delivery of medical care, emergency medical training, and medical quality assurance programs of the Department.

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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