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The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services is not recruiting at this time.
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Essential duties include responding to calls for emergency medical requests, fire suppression, rescue and other emergency services. After completion of academy training, an additional probationary period for permanent appointment is required.

Current entry salary is $42,532 per year. The typical academy training schedule is a 40-hour work week.

Benefits include the following:

- Competitive Salary
- Premium Pay for Specialized Skill Sets
- Retirement Plan
- College Tuition Assistance
- Vacation/Military/Personal/Disability Leave
- Flexible Medical Plan
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Direct Deposit/Credit Union
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive Training

Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Possess a valid driver's license
  • Be at least 18 years old on or before 9/15/09


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