Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department — the largest in Maryland and the 16th busiest in the United States — is now accepting applications for Firefighter I and Experienced Firefighter I positions.
📍 Location: Prince George’s County, Maryland
👩🚒 Agency Size: Over 900 sworn personnel across 45 stations
🚨 Annual Call Volume: More than 160,000 calls
👥 Population Served: Nearly 1 million residents and visitors
The department offers a competitive starting salary, 20-year pension retirement, special duty pay, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and paid training. Promotional opportunities are frequent — with over 80 promotions last year alone.
Prince George’s County Fire/EMS emphasizes diversity, inclusiveness, and community representation.
📋 Hiring & Selection Process:
- Complete a Career Recruitment Form.
- Review the Firefighter I Hiring & Selection Process (PDF).
- Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
- Complete the Firefighter Entry-Level Exam (you’ll receive scheduling details via email).
- Prepare your Personal History Statement for your background interview.
✅ All entry-level training is included.
📞 Contact Recruitment:
- C: 240-563-2172
- O: 301-883-3164
- 📧 PGFDRecruiter@co.pg.md.us
