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08/14/2026

Units on the following box alarm with the 8th Battalion… there are only a few hours left to apply for our Firefighter/EMT positions! Members of RC414 and CC28 completed box alarm evolutions earlier today in preparation for their graduation and appointment to one of our 33 firehouses across the District. You too could join the ranks of DC’s Bravest to protect and serve in the Nation’s Capital! Apply today (applications close 8/14/26 at 11:59 PM EST)!

08/13/2026

Are you ready to join the D.C. Fire & EMS Department? Applications for Firefighter/EMT are open for one more day until Friday, August 14th! Members of Recruit Class 414 and Cadet Class 28 completed a longstanding DCFD tradition this morning with their National Mall run and like them, you too could join DC’s Bravest to protect and serve in the Nation’s Capital. Apply today!

08/12/2026

Applications for our Firefighter/EMT position are open for two more days until Friday, August 14th! Apply today and join the ranks of DC’s Bravest as we serve and protect across the Nation’s Capital!

08/03/2026

🚒 Applications Are Now Open – Join DC’s Bravest! 🚑

The DC Fire and EMS Department is now accepting applications for Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT through August 14, 2026.

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career serving the residents and visitors of our nation’s capital, now is your opportunity to take the first step.

✅ Visit joindcsbravest.dc.gov
✅ Click the “Apply Now” tab to begin your application.
✅ Before applying, carefully read and understand the entire job announcement, including the minimum qualifications, hiring process, and important deadlines.

Don’t wait until the last minute—applications close August 14, 2026, and late submissions cannot be accepted.

If you have questions that aren’t answered on our website, contact our Recruitment Office:
📧 [email protected]
📞 202-673-3330

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the best of luck throughout the hiring process!

07/23/2026

🚒 The Wait is Almost Over! 🚑

Your opportunity to begin a rewarding career with the District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department is almost here.

Our Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT application officially opens Friday, July 31, 2026.

If you’ve been considering a career where every day brings purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to serve one of the nation’s most dynamic cities, now is the time to prepare.

Before the announcement opens, visit joindcsbravest.dc.gov to:
✅ Learn about the minimum qualifications and hiring requirements
✅ Explore the hiring process from application through the Fire Academy
✅ Discover what makes DC Fire & EMS a unique place to build your career
✅ Read about the opportunities, benefits, and specialized assignments available throughout the department

⏳ Applications will only be accepted for two weeks, so don’t wait to gather your documents and prepare. Once the application period closes, applicants will move into the testing phase.

If you have questions that aren’t answered on the website, our Recruitment Office is here to help. Reach out to us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assist you.

We are looking for individuals who are committed to service, teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

Are you ready to answer the call?

📅 Applications Open: July 31, 2026
🌐 Learn more and apply: joindcsbravest.dc.gov
📧 Questions? [email protected]

06/09/2026

Looking for a career in public safety? There’s still time to stop by the DC Armory TODAY before 2 PM for the Public Safety Career Fair!

Hosted by the DC National Guard and open to the public, this event features a large turnout and dozens of local, state, and federal public safety agencies ready to talk careers in service to the community.

The DC Fire and EMS Department Recruiting Office is here with a Rescue Squad, Engine Company, ASAP Unit, and Medic Unit on display. Stop by to meet members of DC Fire and EMS, ask questions, and learn what it takes to become one of DC’s Bravest.

Thinking about becoming a firefighter? Try out our CPAT stair climb simulation weights and experience one of the portions of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) that many first-time applicants find the most challenging — a great way to understand what to train for before applying.

If you’ve been considering a career with DC Fire and EMS, our next entry-level Firefighter/EMT hiring announcement is expected within the next month or two.

Come see us before 2 PM at the DC Armory!

Can’t make it out today? Learn more at joindcsbravest.dc.gov.

05/10/2026

Join DC’s Bravest

05/07/2026

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the DC Fire and EMS Department welcomed 74 new hires to begin their journey toward becoming Firefighter/EMTs.

That is 74 distinct personalities, 74 different backgrounds, and 74 individual stories coming together with one purpose: to learn, grow, and function as a team.

Over the next 36 weeks, they will be challenged physically, mentally, and professionally as they train to serve the residents and visitors of the District of Columbia. Among this group are 9 paramedics who bring additional clinical experience to the class.

This is where the transformation begins.

Congratulations to our newest recruits. The work starts now.

03/13/2026

Are you ready to join ? Let’s go! Apply today for the Fire Cadet or the Firefighter Paramedic job postings!

02/25/2026

⛸️🔥 Skate Into Your Future with Us! 🔥⛸️

The DC Fire & EMS Department Office of Recruiting will be on site at the Fort DuPont Ice Arena (3779 Ely Pl SE) this Friday, February 27th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM as our Hands on Heart Team partners with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation for a Community Skate Night!

🎟️ Free admission
⛸️ Free skate rentals
👨‍🚒 Real conversations about real careers

If you’re interested in learning more about our Cadet Program — currently accepting applications — this is a great opportunity to connect directly with recruiters. We’ll be available to walk you through the application process, answer your questions, and share what it takes to build a meaningful career in Fire & EMS.

Come out, enjoy a night on the ice, and take the first step toward serving your community.

We’ll see you there! 🔥🚒

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http://joindcsbravest.dc.gov/

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