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Take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with one of the best Fire Departments in the country!

Full-Time Job Opportunities

Montgomery Fire/Rescue is currently hiring for the following positions: 

Minimum Qualifications to Apply

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. Citizen or possess a current valid Work Visa with no felony convictions involving violence or moral turpitude.  Must possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a GED, and a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Must meet the requirements of a physical exam and adhere to all fire department's policies on exercise, nicotine, drug, etc. 

Hiring Process

Step 1  - Written Exam
Step 2 – Interview & Employment Booklet
Step 3 – 1 ½ Mile Run, Push-ups, and Sit-ups
Step 4 - Physical Examination
Step 5 - Polygraph Examination
Step 6 - Psychological Examination
Step 7 - Drug Screening
Step 8 – Benefits Orientation
Step 9 – Uniform and Gear Outfitting
Step 10 – Begin Training Academy

Pay Incentives

  • $8,500 per year for licensed Paramedics assigned to an Advanced Life Support Unit
  • $3,000 per year for licensed Paramedics not assigned to an Advanced Life Support Unit
  • $3,500 per year for certified Special Operations team members assigned to a Special Operations Unit (Dive Team, Hazardous Materials Team or Technical Rescue Team)
  • $3,500 per year for certified members assigned to the Division of Training, Technical Maintenance, Inspections Bureau, or Fire Investigations Bureau
  • Educational Incentive Pay for degrees from accredited colleges or universities, based on level of college education:
    • Pay equals one-step pay increase per degree  - approximately 3% per step in pay
      • Bachelor's Degree - approximately  3% increase in salary
      • Master's/MBA - approximately 6% increase in salary
  • Reimbursement of college tuition in job related fields if tuition is paid after employment

Employee Benefits
  • Individual and family benefits package include: 
    • Medical Insurance ( Individual or Family)
    • Dental Coverage
    • Prescription Coverage
    • Mental Health Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life Insurance Benefits (Member only - paid life insurance equal to the member's annual salary after twelve months of creditable service)
    • Cancer Insurance Benefits (Member only - paid cancer policy after twelve months of creditable service)
  •  Carehere Medical Clinic visits with no deductible or co-pay
  • Individual and Family Voluntary Benefits
    • Multiple life and accident insurance options through Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company
    • Deferred Compensation Program available through National Life Insurance Company
  • Offering RSA Tier I retirement which includes:
    • Retirement benefits after 25 years of creditable service or partial retirement benefits at age 56 after 10 years of creditable service
    • Vested in the retirement system after 10 years of creditable service
    • Members earn one year of additional service for each five years of creditable service for hazardous duty
  • Earn 11 paid holidays per year
  • Earn paid vacation and sick leave
  • Vacation time accrual rate increases with longevity