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Fire & Rescue Training Office
Excellence, energy, and excitement! These three attributes describe the Public Safety Training Facility! The Training Office, in partnership with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, provides day and evening public safety training to career and volunteer personnel, recruits, and other divisions within Frederick County Government.
We take our commitment to serve the citizens and visitors of Frederick County seriously and know that, in order to provide the best service, we must keep our skills sharp. With energy and excitement, we work tirelessly to be excellent in all that we do!
Firefighter Recruit applications are currently closed.
If you are interested and would like to learn more, please visit: Hiring Process
If you would like to be notified when the next application process opens, please complete a Job Interest Card.

Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue is a Maryland EMS Board Approved Educational Program through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) offering initial and renewal educational opportunities for ALS & BLS level licensure and certification. All programs are open to current Frederick County Fire/Rescue Employees and Volunteers.
The Initial Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The Initial Paramedic program offers a certificate of completion; college credits may be applied for and awarded by through Carroll Community College or Columbia Southern University. Classes are generally held 0800-1600 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, January through November, with some coursework completed asynchronously online.
Requirements for admission into the Initial Paramedic Program include the following:
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Current membership in good standing with a volunteer corporation OR employment as a firefighter with Frederick County Government
• Current Maryland EMT certification (or the ability to obtain one prior to the first day of class)
• Minimum of 1 year of EMS experience as an Aide 1/primary care clinician with an Emergency Operational Program and 100 emergency transports within the past 5 years
• Current physical exam, negative TB screening, and vaccinations as required by clinical facilities
Further information about the EMS educational program may be obtained by contacting the Capt. Anne Johnikin, EMS Education Program Manager (ajohnikin@frederickcountymd.gov).
Contact Us
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Frank Malta
Battalion Chief
301-600-7600
Ben Harris
Training Coordinator
301-600-6756
Anne Johnikin
Captain/Paramedic
301-600-2253Dan Winters
Captain
301-600-6793Stephen Ward
Lieutenant
301-600-1667Rob DeGrange
Fire Medic/ALS Instructor
301-600-67545370 Public Safety Place
Frederick, MD 21704
Fax: 301-600-2592
Weather Cancellation Line: (301) 600-2545
- Scholarships/Tuition Reimbursement
- FCPS Internship Program
- Gear Up Volunteer Orientation Program
- DFRS CDL Program
Scholarships/Tuition Reimbursement
The following are some scholarship / tuition reimbursement opportunities available to Frederick County Fire / Rescue personnel.
- Maryland State Firemans Association Scholarship Committee Scholarships -
- "The MSFA Dr. John L. Bryan Scholarship Award," sponsored by this Association. The level of support is determined annually by the committee, based on availability of funds.
- "The Floyd B. Heimer Memorial Scholarship Award," sponsored by Mrs. Josephine G. Heimer. The current level of support is $2,000 per academic year, subject to change at the discretion of Mrs. Heimer.
- "The Shock Trauma Board of Visitors Scholarship Award," sponsored by the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Board of Visitors. This will be awarded annually by the Scholarship Committee to worthy applicants in Emergency Medical Health Services Programs. Levels of support are determined annually by the committee. Available funds vary each year.
- "The Delmarva Power Scholarship Award," sponsored by Delmarva Power. The current level of support is $4,500 per academic year.
- “The Bill and Alicia Olsen Scholarship Award” The requirements for this scholarship are currently being developed and will be posted at a later date.
FCPS Work Based Learning Internship Program
The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services Internship Program is offered to high school seniors by Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services. Interested students must be a High School Senior, 16 years of age or older, a member of a volunteer fire/rescue company AND pass a Frederick County Fire Department physical.
Enrollment Forms
FCPS Internship Student Application
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Courses
GEAR UP Volunteer Orientation Training
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