CAREER BENEFITS

The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System is proud to provide career opportunities with competitive wages, attractive benefits, and a wealth of training and educational possibilities.

  • $52,749 starting salary*

  • Health insurance

  • 12 paid holidays

  • Retirement plans

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • ALS cert. bonus**

  • Language stipend***

  • Annual & sick leave

  • Life Insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

*Full pay and benefits from the first day of recruit school | **$5,671.38 per year for Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications plus hourly supplement pay | ***Annual language stipend of more than $1,500

Prince William County offers three medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and vision coverage, two dental plans and a supplemental vision plan.

  • Prince William County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).  Retirement is mandatory for all full-time employees. Depending on an employee’s date of hire and previous VRS service, they are enrolled in one of three plans, Plan 1, Plan 2 or the Hybrid Plan.  All employees contribute 5% of salary to the Plan which is matched actuarially by the County.
  • Hazardous duty employees (Police, Fire and Rescue, Sheriff, and Jail Officers) are also eligible for additional enhanced benefits under the VRS.  Police and Fire employees have an additional Supplemental Retirement Plan.
  • The County also offers 401a and 457 defined contribution plans.
  • These voluntary programs offer:
  • Pre-tax contributions and a wide array of investment options.
  • There is a County match on employee 401a contributions (set by the Board of County Supervisors each fiscal year).
  • Eligible employees may also receive a health insurance credit at the time of retirement.  This additional money is a monthly lifetime benefit that reimburses retirees for health insurance premiums.
  • VRS Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance Credit Brochure

Prince William County provides free basic life insurance that equals an employee’s salary rounded to the nearest thousand, then doubled.  Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves, spouse and/or children.

  • Annual leave* – accrue 4 hours each pay period.  Accrual increases every 3 years up to a maximum of 8 hours per pay period.
  • Sick leave* – accrue 4 hours each pay period.
  • *Leave accruals adjust based on schedule
  • Paid Holidays- receive up to 12 holidays per year.
  • Personal days –

  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Direct Deposit
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Advisory Committee
  • Other Leave Programs

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System is proud to provide career opportunities with competitive wages, attractive benefits, and a wealth of training and educational possibilities.

  • Free fire and rescue training

  • Station Uniform

  • Personal Protective Equipment

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Annual Physical

  • Workers Compensation Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Retirement Program*

  • Personal Property Tax Relief **

  • Accidental Death & Disability Insurance

  • PWC Employees Credit Union Membership

For every year you are a member, you will receive $10 per month when you reach retirement age.  For example, if you are a member for 20 years, you will get $200 a month after you reach age 60.  It is vested 50% after 5 years and 100% after 10 years.

You can choose one vehicle that is titled in your name to be tax-free in Prince William County, Manassas City, or Manassas Park.  You will also receive a free county sticker if you live in Prince William County.