Career Opportunities
Welcome to the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department!
The Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is the sixteenth busiest fire department in the United States and the largest in the State of Maryland. Prince George’s County is a large (nearly 500 square mile) jurisdiction composed of communities that range from urban and suburban to rural and agricultural. The Fire/EMS Department answers over one hundred sixty thousand calls for service annually, protecting close to a million residents and visitors. Our emergency response workforce includes over 900 sworn personnel operating from 45 community stations and support facilities. Service disciplines include fire suppression, basic and advanced life support, hazardous materials, fire prevention, life safety, forensic investigation and explosive mitigation, as well as a variety of specialized teams.
We offer a competitive starting salary and a generous benefit and leave package, which includes special duty pay, 20-year retirement with pension and options for deferred compensation, as well as medical, dental, prescription and vision plans; all entry training is included. Promotional opportunities are frequent, with over 80 promotions occurring in the last calendar year. We are strongly committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and community representation. If you are currently considering a rewarding career with the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, use the outline below to guide you through our selection process.
- Entry level Fire Fighter application opens November 1st, and closes November 8th, 2026.
- The application will be available through GovernmentJobs.com
- Firefighter Entry-Level Written Exam
Applicants should expect an email with exam instructions within one week after the announcement closes. The email will provide scheduling information and instructions for required documents. - CPAT Orientation
The first Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) orientation will take place immediately after the written exam. - Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Applicants who pass the written exam will receive an invitation with CPAT dates and instructions. Applicants must pass the CPAT continue in the process. - Medical Examination
Applicants will receive scheduling information and instructions for the medical examination. - Psychological Examination
Applicants will receive scheduling information and instructions for the psychological examination. - Background Investigation
Applicants must submit all required forms and supporting documents and participate in an interview with a background investigator. - Complete a Career Recruitment Form
- This is not an employment application. This intake form allows you to express interest in a career as a firefighter with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, and a recruiter will contact you.
You can contact the Fire/EMS Department Recruiter at (C)240-563-2172 or (O)301-883-3164 or email at PGFDRecruiter@co.pg.md.us.