Fauquier County is moving forward with a transition from a 48-hour to a 42-hour work week for Fire Rescue System employees. This strengthens the department’s ability to recruit and retain fire rescue technicians and supports the long-term health, safety, and well-being of our personnel who serve our community every day. The new work schedule will allow Fauquier County Fire Rescue to meet the demands of the community. Read press release here. 

Serve, Protect, and Make a Difference!

Important Dates

• Accepting applications: January 21, 2026 - February 5, 2026
• Academy begins: March 16, 2026

Join Our Team as a Lateral Firefighter/EMT

• 24/72 schedule
• Post-recruit school salary: $57,135 (includes holiday pay)
• Up to 5 year's service credit
• Step and grade pay scale
• Incentive Pay
  • ALS - Advanced $6000.00
  • ALS - Intermediate $8000.00
  • ALS - Paramedic $12,000.00
  • Critical Care - $1,200.00
  • EMS Supervisor - $6,000.00
  • Preceptor $1,200.00
• Highest VRS multiplier
• Comprehensive benefits package

Lateral Technician II Requirements

Applicants not meeting all requirements may be considered for Lateral Technician I.

Quick Links:

• Apply here!
• Prospective Recruit Handbook
• Job Description 
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, VRS
• Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center - Free Employee Health Care

Recruit School Contact Information

Recruit School process questions, please email fire.recruiting@fauquiercounty.gov.

Human Resources Contact Information

Application assistance or employment questions, please contact:

• Jessie Shepard, Generalist
• Jocelyn Andrade, Technician