Prince George's Fire/Ems Department — Upper Marlboro, MD
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Prince George's Fire/Ems Department in Upper Marlboro, Maryland is hiring for Firefighter I. The posted pay is $56,872 a year. Applications close November 8, 2026 — 5 days from now. Only the first 1000 applications will be accepted. Stated requirements: Driver's license (at application); EMT certification (after hire); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); Written exam (required); High school / GED (required); and more. Veterans preference applies. Probation lasts 12 months.
Among 17 current Maryland postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 0% of them; the median among them is $108,160/yr.
Prince George's Fire/Ems Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 48 stations, about 900 personnel, serving about 1,000,000 people. Pension: local_municipal. Founded in 1970.
The largest fire department in Maryland and one of the busiest in the nation, Prince George's County Fire/EMS combines a career workforce with an integrated volunteer force to protect nearly a million residents in the D.C. suburbs.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Driver's license | At application |
| EMT certification | After hire |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Min age 18 |
| Veterans preference | Yes |
| Probation | 12 months |
| Prior felony convictions | Reviewed case-by-case |
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**FIREFIGHTER I **
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Answer the Call to Serve. The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department is seeking dedicated, service-minded individuals to join one of the region's premier public safety organizations as a Firefighter I. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career protecting lives, serving diverse communities, and responding to emergencies that require courage, compassion, and professionalism.
Recruits will attend the Fire/EMS Training and Leadership Academy, where they will receive extensive training in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and public safety. Upon successful completion of the academy and probationary requirements, employees may be assigned to a shift schedule with opportunities for specialization, advancement, and continued professional development.
Why Join Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)?
A career with Prince George's County Fire/EMS offers the opportunity to:
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department is committed to protecting lives, property, and the environment through exceptional emergency response, risk reduction, and community engagement. Serving one of Maryland's largest and most diverse jurisdictions, the Department provides fire suppression, advanced life support, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, public education, and all-hazards emergency services.
Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and civilian professionals are united by a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and service. Through innovation, leadership, and operational readiness, we strive to enhance the safety and quality of life for every resident, business, and visitor throughout Prince George's County. ## Examples of Work - Provides basic and/or advanced life support, first responder, and pre-hospital emergency medical care; provides necessary medical care and transportation to all patients within the scope of practices as defined by the State and County regulatory agencies. - Applies modern techniques relative to fire code enforcement, interpretation, and inspection; assists in hydrant and hose testing; - Drives, operates, inspects, maintains, and cleans fire apparatus and/or other vehicles; - Assists in getting equipment and apparatus prepared for further alarms; assists in maintaining apparatus, equipment, station, and grounds; ensures adequate stock levels and proper operation of equipment and supplies; and performs routine housekeeping duties: - Participates in fire drills and training exercises; - Conducts fire prevention programs in schools; - Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, associations, management, staff, and the public. ## Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Any of the following:
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must complete the online application process and successfully pass all required selection phases.
Written Examination: Applicants must pass the written examination. Qualified applicants will receive examination details and registration instructions. Scheduled examination dates are:
Friday, November 20, 2026
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT): Applicants must pass the CPAT, a continuous sequence of events designed to assess their physical ability to perform essential firefighting duties. Applicants follow a predetermined path from one event to the next.
Review the CPAT Information Packet.
Background Investigation: Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, including:
Credit check
DISQUALIFIERS
The following factors may result in non-selection for employment as a Prince George’s County Firefighter. Each applicant’s circumstances will be reviewed individually.
Criminal History
Traffic Violations
Drugs
Other Disqualifying Factors
This list is not exhaustive. The Fire/EMS Department may identify additional reasons for disqualification.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : All persons selected for the Firefighter I position must agree to and sign a Condition of Employment stating the following:
All male U.S. citizensand male aliens living in the U.S.who are 18 and over arerequiredto register with Selective Service. Please go to theSelective Service website to register or verify your registration. Allnotifications for this position will be made via email; therefore,each applicant must update their online profile atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/pgc with any changes to personal informationand must continuallymonitorthe email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us."
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : ** ** Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
**INTERNAL APPLICANTS: ** If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: - Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) - Group Term Life Insurance - Long & Short-Term Disability - Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Care Assistance Program - Health Care Flexible Spending Account - Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) - 13 Paid Holidays - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% - Supplemental Pension Plan - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% - 457(b) - 403(b) - Employee Discounts - Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary Benefits - Critical Illness - Whole Life Insurance - Accident Insurance - Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits