Fire and Rescue
CONTACT INFORMATION: For Emergencies, including gas leaks and hazardous materials emergencies, call 911. To Report a non-emergency incident call 703-691-2131.
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
John S. Butler
Fire Chief
Department Resources
- Chief's Page
- Fire Marshal
- Customer Survey
- Community Risk Assessment
- Community Risk Reduction
- Fire & Rescue History
- EMS Billing
- FCFRD Recruitment
- Records/FOIA Requests
- Standards Of Cover Document
- Strategic Plan
- Strategic Plan Scorecard
- Annual Reports
- FAQ
- HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
How do I get hired by your department to become a firefighter/EMT?
The application process begins with you. You must have the desire to help others, and the passion to incorporate that desire into a career. The minimum requirements to submit an application to this Department are as follows:
- Have a high school diploma or GED at the time of application
- Be age 18 or older at the time of application
- Drug free for 12 months, Marijuana or other THC containing products 90-days free at time of application and throughout hiring process
- Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license at the time of application and at all times during employment in the uniformed service
- Eligible for Virginia EMS certification as set forth by the VA OEMS https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/23/2016/05/Policy.pdf
- United States Citizen or have an appropriate permit to work in the United States issued by the U.S. Department of Justice or U.S. Department of Labor.
- Note: Illegal drugs use during the last twelve months, and/or two or more moving traffic violations during the last twelve months will disqualify you from further consideration.
- Application
- Personal History Statement and Documents Review
- Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) Preparation
- CPAT Exam
- Written Exam
- Polygraph Evaluation
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Profile Evaluation
