Carroll County's Transition to the Department of Fire & EMS
Years in the making - your career in its future.
As the Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS (CCDFEMS) hires its first sworn employees, those currently working for the fire companies will be applying and vetted by the County. At the same time, outside applicants will be hired along side those transitioning personnel to serve the County. Ultimately, full-time career staffing will expand from 90 to more than 240 uniformed personnel by FY2024.
LATERAL HIRES
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On January 9th, 2023, the Carroll County Government will open the hiring process for the following positions:
To fill its initial ranks, CCDFEMS will need to hire previously trained and experienced personnel from inside and outside of the current system. A set of certification requirements has been established to ensure a base level of education and validate those applicants. NOTE: The hiring process is run and governed completely by the Carroll County Departments of Fire & EMS and Human Resources. This page is for information purposes only. If you have questions, please contact the Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS at the contact information at the bottom of this page. IAFF Local 5184 is separate from the Carroll County, Maryland Government. All logos and branding of CCDFEMS are the department's and not owned by IAFF L-5184. |
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You must have these requirements to apply.
Please read thoroughly.
Some certifications are required upfront, others within a year of hire.
Some require ProBoard Certification while others do not.
For ProBoard Applications, including "Previous Edition" Applications, visit: https://www.mfri.org/mfspqb/forms/
If you want information on the hiring process, click here!
Please read thoroughly.
Some certifications are required upfront, others within a year of hire.
Some require ProBoard Certification while others do not.
For ProBoard Applications, including "Previous Edition" Applications, visit: https://www.mfri.org/mfspqb/forms/
If you want information on the hiring process, click here!
You can create your "profile" at any time!
Job specific applications will be available when the application period is open.
Job specific applications will be available when the application period is open.
Firefighter/Paramedic
- Advanced Life Support Certification
- Maryland Paramedic or CRT
- National Registry EMT-I (99) or Paramedic
- Reciprocal State ALS Certification
- Valid Class C Driver's License or higher
- EVOC (MFRI, VFIS, or Equivalent)
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- CarrollDFEMSHiring@carrollcountymd.gov
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
- ICS 100 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en
- ICS 200 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&lang=en
- ICS 700 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-700.b&lang=en
- ICS 800 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
- Firefighter I
- This must be a ProBoard Certification. If you took Firefighter I after July 1, 1993, you should be able to ProBoard.
- For ProBoard Applications, including "Previous Edition" Applications, visit: https://www.mfri.org/mfspqb/forms/
- If you have the Firefighter I ProBoard, then you had HazMat to get it. Therefore, HazMat Ops does not have to be ProBoard.
- HazMat ProBoard Certification, by itself, is not required to apply.
- If you have a higher level firefighter ProBoard certification (Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, II, III, or IV), that will satisfy this requirement.
- i.e. - "I don't have a Firefighter I ProBoard, but I have a Firefighter II ProBoard." = You're good.
- This must be a ProBoard Certification. If you took Firefighter I after July 1, 1993, you should be able to ProBoard.
- *Firefighter II
- If you don't have a FFII ProBoard, you must get it within a year of being hired.
- CCDFEMS will be offering the class in that time.
- *Vehicle & Machinery Tech Rescuer I/II or Rescue Technician Certification by MSFPQB
- If you don't have a this ProBoard, you must get it within a year of being hired.
- CCDFEMS will be offering the class in that time.
Paramedic (EMS Only)
- Advanced Life Support Certification
- Maryland Paramedic or CRT
- National Registry EMT-I (99) or Paramedic
- Reciprocal State ALS Certification
- Valid Class C Driver's License or higher
- HazMat Operations (MFRI or Equivalent)
- Since a ProBoard fire certification is not required, you must have a MFRI or Equivalent HazMat Ops certificate.
- EVOC (MFRI, VFIS, or Equivalent)
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- CarrollDFEMSHiring@carrollcountymd.gov
- CarrollDFEMSHiring@carrollcountymd.gov
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
- ICS 100 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en
- ICS 200 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&lang=en
- ICS 700 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-700.b&lang=en
- ICS 800 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
Fire Apparatus Driver / Operator (FADO)
- Maryland and/or National Registry EMT or Higher
- Valid Class B Driver's License or Higher
- Does not have to be a CDL.
- EVOC (MFRI, VFIS, or Equivalent)
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- CarrollDFEMSHiring@carrollcountymd.gov
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
- ICS 100 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en
- ICS 200 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&lang=en
- ICS 700 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-700.b&lang=en
- ICS 800 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
- Firefighter II
- This must be ProBoard Certification. If you took Firefighter II after July 1, 1993, you should be able to ProBoard.
- For ProBoard Applications, including "Previous Edition" Applications, visit: https://www.mfri.org/mfspqb/forms/
- If you have the Firefighter II ProBoard, then you had HazMat to get it. Therefore, HazMat Ops does not have to be ProBoard.
- HazMat ProBoard Certification, by itself, is not required to apply.
- If you have a higher level firefighter ProBoard certification (Fire Officer I, II, III, IV), that will satisfy this requirement.
- i.e. - "I don't have a Firefighter II ProBoard, but I have a Fire Officer I ProBoard." = You're good.
- This must be ProBoard Certification. If you took Firefighter II after July 1, 1993, you should be able to ProBoard.
- Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pump
- You must have this ProBoard Cert to apply for FADO.
- *Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial
- You must have this ProBoard Cert within a year of hire.
- *Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply
- You must have this ProBoard Cert within a year of hire.
- *Vehicle & Machinery Tech Rescuer I/II or Rescue Technician Certification by MSFPQB
- If you don't have a this ProBoard, you must get it within a year of being hired.
- CCDFEMS will be offering the class in that time.
Firefighter/EMT
- Maryland and/or National Registry EMT or Higher
- Valid Class C Driver's License or higher
- EVOC (MFRI, VFIS, or Equivalent)
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- CarrollDFEMSHiring@carrollcountymd.gov
- If you have an EVOC certificate, turn it in. If you have an off-the-wall certificate for which you have a question, ask.
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
- ICS 100 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en
- ICS 200 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&lang=en
- ICS 700 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-700.b&lang=en
- ICS 800 - https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en
- If you don't have this, take the tests at:
- Firefighter I
- This must be ProBoard Certification. If you took Firefighter I after July 1, 1993, you should be able to ProBoard.
- For ProBoard Applications, including "Previous Edition" Applications, visit: https://www.mfri.org/mfspqb/forms/
- If you have the Firefighter I ProBoard, then you had HazMat to get it. Therefore, HazMat Ops does not have to be ProBoard.
- HazMat ProBoard Certification, by itself, is not required to apply.
- If you have a higher level firefighter ProBoard certification (Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, II, III, IV), that will satisfy this requirement.
- i.e. - "I don't have a Firefighter I ProBoard, but I have a Firefighter II ProBoard." = You're good.
- This must be ProBoard Certification. If you took Firefighter I after July 1, 1993, you should be able to ProBoard.
- *Firefighter II
- If you don't have a FFII ProBoard, you must get it within a year of being hired.
- CCDFEMS will be offering the class in that time.
- *Vehicle & Machinery Tech Rescuer I/II or Rescue Technician Certification by MSFPQB
- If you don't have a this ProBoard, you must get it within a year of being hired.
- CCDFEMS will be offering the class in that time.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS OR REQUIREMENTS, CONTACT:
Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS
Phone: 410-386-6800
Email (Hiring Process): CarrollDFEMSHiring@carrollcountymd.gov
Email (General Questions): DFEMS@carrollcountymd.gov
Information from the Carroll County Department of Human Resources can be found at:
Fire & EMS Jobs: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/application
County Human Resources: https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/human-resources/benefits/
Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS
Phone: 410-386-6800
Email (Hiring Process): CarrollDFEMSHiring@carrollcountymd.gov
Email (General Questions): DFEMS@carrollcountymd.gov
Information from the Carroll County Department of Human Resources can be found at:
Fire & EMS Jobs: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/application
County Human Resources: https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/human-resources/benefits/
