Lead the Call: Join Virginia’s Premier ALS Team (FF/Paramedic)

Why Choose FCFRD for your Paramedic Career?

• Advanced Clinical Environment: We provide the tools for elite medicine, including Chase Vehicles for rapid ALS intervention and Pre-Hospital Blood Capability putting you at the forefront of trauma and cardiac care.
• Elite Operations: Home to USAR Team 1 (FEMA International) and 39 stations. We don't just respond; we set the standard for Advanced Life Support in the region.
• High-Volume, High-Skill: Utilize your skills on advanced engines, trucks, and specialized medic units in one of the most dynamic jurisdictions in the U.S. Strategically located with rapid access to the county's two Trauma Centers.

The Paramedic Advantage:

• $10,000 Signing Bonus for certified ALS providers.
• Starting Salary: $76,612 (with ALS certification).
• Financial Incentives: ALS Incentive pay (10% of firefighter salary) plus $2–$3/hr ALS Riding Pay. ($76,612 + $6,948 + $10k Sign-On + ALS riding pay = Total Compensation)
• Continuous Growth: Earn your Continuing Education (CE) while on duty and get paid to train for specialty units like HazMat or Technical Rescue.

Your Role:

• Lead ALS patient care as the primary clinician in high-pressure environments.
• Operate advanced equipment and implement life-saving protocols including blood administration.
• Mentor and lead crews during complex medical and fire suppression incidents.

Additional Benefits:

• Robust Retirement & Security: Benefit from a secure pension plan and a 25-year retirement track, ensuring your future is as protected as the community you serve.
• Work-Life Balance: 24-hour shift rotation includes a 4-day break every cycle which provides time to recharge.
• Comprehensive Wellness: Access to peer support teams, dedicated behavioral health resources, and on-site fitness facilities at every station to keep you at peak performance.
• Top-Tier Equipment: State-of-the-art cardiac monitors and high-tech PPE, we invest in the gear that keeps you and your patients safe.
• Education Support: Beyond paid on-duty CEUs, take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your academic degree or professional certifications.

Ready to Answer the Call?

Don’t just practice medicine: Lead it. Join a legacy of excellence and take your place among the best in the nation.

Applications are currently being accepted for certified ALS providers. Secure your future today.

Pay: $76,612.02 - $121,589.94 per year

Benefits

• 457(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• NREMT Paramedic or VAEMT-P (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfax, VA 22035 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfax, VA 22035: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person