Career Firefighter/EMT positions with the Department of Fire and Rescue (DFR), which runs 24-hour rotating shifts across 22 engine companies, ladder trucks, rescue companies, and specialized units.
No Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certification is required to apply.
Applications are accepted only online, no EMS certification needed to get started.
Submit your application at governmentjobs.com. You’ll need an email address to create an account, and you’ll receive a notification once your application is received.
It’s on you to keep your personal information current in your governmentjobs.com profile throughout the process.
What it takes to apply and what rules you out
A Firefighter/EMT in Prince William County will provide fire and emergency medical services, fire suppression, fire prevention education, operate equipment and apparatus, maintain and inspect equipment, attend training drills, participate in physical fitness training, and perform other job-related duties.
All recruitment questions must be directed to the Department of Fire and Rescue Personnel office at firerescuejobs@pwcgov.org.
Application and all supplemental questions must be answered completely. If a question is not applicable, applicant must use N/A. Any incomplete, inaccurate, untruthful, or misleading responses will be cause for disqualification from the application process.
Prince William County currently uses IO Solutions National firefighter selection inventory exam. You can get a link to the study guide by clicking here.
Off-site testing conducted by PearsonVUE. Click here for more information on the off-site testing options.
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a validated tool to enable fire departments to select candidates who are physically capable to perform the job of a firefighter.
In order to assist in preparing candidates for the CPAT, we offer orientation sessions, a CPAT mentoring program, and practice course runs.
Conditional offer of employment – The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all candidates sign the conditional offer of employment before sitting for a polygraph examination and psychological evaluation. All candidates that are provided a conditional offer are not guaranteed a position with the Department of Fire and Rescue.
Tobacco agreement – all new uniformed Department of Fire and Rescue employees must be non-smokers and non-smokeless tobacco product users and sign an agreement stating that they will not smoke or use smokeless tobacco products on or off the job during their tenure of employment.
FBI Background Investigation – Candidates must submit an FBI Background Investigation.
Office of Emergency Medical Services Investigation – All individuals joining a licensed EMS agency must submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check and be approved by the OEMS for both affiliation and certification. Additionally, all candidates applying for a Fire and Rescue Technician I position must be eligible to hold an EMT-B//EMT-P certification in the state of Virginia. National Registry Certifications (NREMT-B/NREMT-P) or Certifications from other States will require the Virginia Office of EMS to approve legal recognition for Virginia valid certification.
The polygraph evaluation measures the accuracy of the information provided by the candidate during the application process. The polygraph may take 3-4 hours to complete. Candidates are provided their result immediately after the examination. Personnel staff will not discuss results with the candidate.
Candidates must complete the polygraph examination book and submit a copy to Personnel staff for review. The original polygraph examination book must be taken to the polygraph examination. Incomplete or inaccurate information is grounds for disqualification from the hiring process.
This evaluation will measure the psychological suitability of a candidate for a career with the Prince William Department of Fire and Rescue. This evaluation can take up to 6 hours.
Medical physicals are conducted by Prince William County Employee health.
This structured interview is conducted by members of the Department of Fire & Rescue Personnel Office.
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.
*Full pay and benefits from the first day of recruit school | **Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications pay (following probationary period)| ***Annual language stipend of more than $1,500
Prince William County offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and vision coverage, dental plans and a supplemental vision plan. Information on the plans can be found here.
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.
More information on Prince William County’s Retirement plans can be found here.
