Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Cadet Program
The Fire Cadet Program is a one-year program that provides District of Columbia residents, between the ages of 18-21, the opportunity to become members of the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. During the program, cadets attain their National Registry EMT certification, Firefighter I & II, and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certificates. This position is located in the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) and is responsible for improving the life of residents of the District of Columbia by providing the most effective and efficient services in protecting lives and property. DCFEMS provides quality, compassionate and competent state of the art basic and advanced life support emergency medical care to the acutely ill or injured patient and provides expeditious transportation to the appropriate hospital around the clock, 365 days a year.
Position/Opportunity: Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (DC FEMS)
Salary: $35,734.40/year as a Cadet. Upon successful completion of the program, new Firefighter/EMT recruits will earn $62,236
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
- Must be a DC Resident between the ages of 18-21 as of April 30, 2025.
- Must possess a valid driver’s, provisional license, or learner’s permit as of April 30, 2025, and have a valid driver’s license as of the completion of the training.
- Must have graduated from a DC public, charter or private high school with a diploma or possess a GED issued by a recognized DC Department of Education.
- Must have obtained a 2.0 or greater cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- High school GPA requirements are waived for students who are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university AND who have successfully completed 6 or more hours of study, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Application Requirements:
- Birth Certificate/Valid, non-expired, US Passport
- Drivers License or Learners Permit
- High School Diploma/GED Certificate*
- Final High School Transcript/GED Transcript
- Current High School seniors are encouraged to apply if they meet all requirements. School representatives must provide documentation that all educational requirements will be met upon graduation.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
