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Constellis

Firefighter/EMT

Reston, VA · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY The Firefighter/EMT performs duties, in both emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue services, hazardous materials ...

Loudoun County Government

Firefighter Recruit

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$63K - $112K/yr

The starting salary of Firefighter (F1), Step-1 is $62,000. LCFR's Education Benefit offers additional compensation for candidates who possess a four (4) year degree or higher. Applicants with a ...

Fairfax County

Firefighter (Firefighter/EMT)

Fairfax, VA

$69K - $121K/yr

... firefighting resources Studies building construction to identify structural weaknesses and fire behavior Instructs citizens in fire prevention and life safety techniques Examines building plans for ...

Constellis

Lieutenant-Fire

Reston, VA · On-site

Crew Firefighters are assigned to an Engine Company, Rescue Squad and/or Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle * Responds to but not limited to the following: fire incidents, emergency medical ...

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How much do firefighter jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighter in Springfield, VA is $62,260.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $72,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How long does it take to become a firefighter?

Becoming a firefighter typically requires completing a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by fire academy training which lasts about 12 to 14 weeks. Candidates often need to pass physical fitness tests, written exams, and background checks; some also pursue EMT certification, which can add several months to the process.

What are firefighters?

Firefighters are trained professionals responsible for responding to fires, emergencies, and rescue situations. Their primary duties include extinguishing fires, rescuing individuals from dangerous situations, providing first aid, and conducting fire prevention education. Firefighters also maintain equipment, participate in drills, and often perform inspections to ensure public safety. They work in physically demanding and potentially hazardous environments, requiring teamwork, quick decision-making, and specialized training.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Firefighter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Firefighter, you need physical fitness, emergency response expertise, and completion of firefighter training programs—often including EMT certification. Familiarity with firefighting equipment, rescue tools, and communication systems like radios and dispatch software is vital. Strong teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and clear communication are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safety, effective emergency response, and saving lives in high-risk situations.

What are some common challenges firefighters face during emergency response, and how are they supported in handling them?

Firefighters often encounter physically and emotionally demanding situations, such as working in hazardous environments, responding to unpredictable emergencies, and witnessing traumatic events. To help manage these challenges, fire departments provide comprehensive training, strong teamwork, and access to peer support or counseling programs. Regular drills, debriefings after major incidents, and a culture of open communication also play key roles in supporting firefighters' well-being and effectiveness on the job.

How do I become a firefighter in PA?

To become a firefighter in Pennsylvania, candidates typically need to complete a high school diploma or equivalent, pass physical agility and written exams, and obtain firefighter training through a state-approved fire academy. Certification as a Firefighter I and II is often required, along with EMT or paramedic licensure, and candidates must meet age and background check requirements.

Is 28 too late to be a firefighter?

Firefighter careers typically have age limits that vary by department, but many agencies accept applicants up to their early 30s or even later if they meet physical and educational requirements. Age is less restrictive if candidates pass physical fitness tests, background checks, and obtain necessary certifications such as EMT or paramedic training.

What Do Firefighters Do?

Firefighters respond to emergency fire calls. They monitor phones and radios for emergencies, drive fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, put out fires, and find and rescue victims in burning buildings or other emergency situations. Many Firefighters are also paramedics and may be called to assist on emergency medical calls.

Can firefighters make $100,000?

Firefighters' salaries vary by location, experience, and rank, but in many areas, experienced firefighters or those in higher-ranking positions can earn $100,000 or more annually. Factors such as overtime, hazard pay, and specialized skills can also contribute to higher earnings. However, starting salaries are typically lower, and reaching six-figure income may require years of service and advancement.
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Infographic showing various Firefighter job openings in Springfield, VA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,260 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

United States Army Installation Management Command

Fort Myer, VA • On-site, Remote

$57K - $75K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Firefighter (BLS) located at Fort Myer, VA.
This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.
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Duties
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  • Serve as a Firefighter Driver/Operator/Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support.
  • Assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incident response functions.
  • Drives and operates firefighting/rescue vehicles, participates in rescue operations to include confined space, high-angle, and other special operations.
  • Performs noninvasive emergency medical procedures to provide Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Maintains ambulance equipment such as backboards, suction devices, monitors, oxygen delivery systems and orders supplies as needed.
  • Performs fire protection/prevention inspections.
  • Performs maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency and stand by duties as necessary.

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Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • This position requires the employee to work 72 hours per week/144 biweekly hours and may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays and may be subject to recall after normal duty in cases of emergencies.
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
  • This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
  • This position requires participation in the DoD Firefighter Physical Fitness Program.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
  • This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience as a fully trained firefighter working to control and extinguish fires, utilizing fire prevention techniques and methods such as performing search and rescue, operating hose line and performing fire prevention inspections; 2) Experience using firefighting equipment to include driving and operating a full range of emergency services apparatus; AND 3) Experience performing basic life support functions and medical protocols such as conducting patient assessment, stabilizing a patient, performing CPR, using AED, airway management and treating for shock. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Selective Placement Factors: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following certificates certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M upon entry into this position. (Note: You MUST attach a copy of your certifications for verification.)
  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Driver Operator Pumper
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic or higher (Current NREMT or State) NOTE: Basic reciprocity is required within three (3) months of employment.)
  • Airport Firefighter (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment to DoD fire service)
  • Driver/Operator ARFF (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment to DoD fire service)
  • Hazardous Materials Technician (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment to DoD fire service)

Maximum Entry Age (MEA) The MEA for Firefighters is 37. An employee originally hired into a covered position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37.
Maximum Reentry Age An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he/she is able to complete 20 years of covered service by his/her mandatory retirement age. The maximum re-entry age for the individual is calculated by determining the total amount of time he/she has served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57 if a firefighter. The employee's current age is compared to the calculated maximum re-entry age to determine if he/she can be rehired into the covered position.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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