{"id":2510,"date":"2019-10-27T15:32:47","date_gmt":"2019-10-27T15:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2510"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:56:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:56:31","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to become a firefighter in Maryland, you can\u2019t assume that every department is the same \u2013 or every day on the job for that matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maryland is an interesting state with lots of different\nvocations, attractions and needs.&nbsp; Life\nas a firefighter in Maryland is diverse with lots of interesting calls to\nhandle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best firefighters here are the ones that will put themselves through the all the right training to best serve their community. So, how can you become one of these dedicated Maryland firefighters?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661200c6c70b9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661200c6c70b9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Maryland\" title=\"How to Become a\nFirefighter in Maryland\">How to Become a\nFirefighter in Maryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/#Firefighting_in_Maryland\" title=\"Firefighting in\nMaryland\">Firefighting in\nMaryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/#Volunteer_Firefighting_in_Maryland\" title=\"Volunteer Firefighting\nin Maryland\">Volunteer Firefighting\nin Maryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/#Fire_Academies_in_Maryland\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nMaryland\">Fire Academies in\nMaryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Maryland\" title=\"Major Fire\nDepartments in Maryland\">Major Fire\nDepartments in Maryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Maryland\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Maryland\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Maryland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in Maryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold or older<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\nstate driver&#8217;s license and residency<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Commitment\nto continue your education<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\ncharacter is essential<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren\u2019t too many major hurdles facing firefighters that\nwant to get onto a Maryland department at entry levels. If you have the right\neducation, character and proof of your age and residency, you are then on the\nfirst step towards your new career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I want to tell you a little more about some\nof the different roles in Maryland and the training that you will need to\nsucceed. I will also talk about some of the different departments and their\nexpectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in\nMaryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the interesting things about Maryland is that there\nare 5 very distinct geographical areas in the state with clear boundaries and\nfeatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that live and work in the Western area around the Appalachian\nMountains will have different challenges to deal with as a firefighter than\nthose in the Capital region or the Eastern Shore. I want to take a moment to\ndiscuss these three and what you can expect as a firefighter there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Western Region:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western area by the mountains is much more rural and\nsparsely populated. Here local fire-departments and volunteer services need to\nuse their skills to reach those in need and manage the landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could mean providing medical aid for hikers and campers in the wilderness, dealing with forest fires or simply helping with domestic fires and outreach programs in smaller communities. Specialist wildland fire training and rope rescue courses may help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Capital Region:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Capital area is much more densely populated as the\nmajority of the state population resides around Baltimore and Washington DC.\nThis brings different risks with fires in larger buildings with large groups of\npeople in need of help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters need to be skilled in extraction strategies,\ndealing with structural issues and handling different materials. The major road\nnetworks also bring the risk of major traffic accidents and other calls for EMT\nservices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will talk more about Baltimore and its department below.\nAdvanced courses in hazardous materials and structural issues are a must. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Eastern Shore:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is the Eastern Shore with a vast coastline along\nthe Chesapeake estuary. This brings different challenges with coastal\ncommunities that may be at risk from the weather, high tides and other maritime\nissues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters here should be prepared to handle fires\nsituated on boats and in ports, providing flood relief, dealing with hazardous\nspills and providing water rescue. The water around Maryland may be its biggest\nasset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot of money in the fishing industry, the port\nand in tourism on the shores. Ocean City is a popular destination, as a smaller\ncoastal town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, fire crews in these areas also need to prepare\nfor an influx of visitors that may not be so savvy about water safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volunteer_Firefighting_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Volunteer Firefighting\nin Maryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"volunteer firefighter (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/7-benefits-to-becoming-a-volunteer-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">volunteer firefighter<\/a> is a great way to get your foot in the door in Maryland. Local fire departments in smaller communities will always be grateful for help to handle calls and community services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your experience here and the on-the-job training will give you a good idea of what it takes to be a career firefighter. You can then train to get your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications<\/a> to hopefully get a paying role somewhere else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expectations in the Maryland volunteer departments are\nall about your character as a service member. They talk about the need to be a\nteam player that will commit to the work and provide a competent service on\nevery call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also would rather see people with compassion, integrity\nand honesty than those with lots of qualifications but no community spirit.\nThey know that the skills and knowledge can be taught \u2013 and they do so free of\ncharge to get everyone on the same page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They use training guides in collaboration with the University of Maryland for the best education possible. You can find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marylandvolunteer.org\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nMaryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two routes that you can take when training to\nbecome a firefighter in Maryland. The first is to take the academic route. Some\ncolleges and universities in the state offer Fire Science courses that provide\ncollege credits in key subjects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-year certificate is often enough on its own to get you into your Firefighter I exam. A longer associate degree opens the doors to even more opportunities. The alternative is to go to an official <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academy<\/a> as a recruit through a fire department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Baltimore: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Baltimore City Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bccc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Baltimore City Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Community College of Baltimore County  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ccbcmd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Community College of Baltimore County <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>College Park: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"College Of Engineering University Of Maryland Department Of Fire Protection (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.enfp.umd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>College Of Engineering University Of Maryland Department Of Fire Protection<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mfri.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cheltenham: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Prince George\u2019s County Training Academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.princegeorgescountymd.gov\/Government\/PublicSafety\/Fire-EMS\/About\/academy.asp\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Prince George\u2019s County Training Academy<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Salisbury: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Salisbury Fire Department Training Division (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.salisburyfd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Salisbury Fire Department Training Division<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Frederick: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Frederick County Fire\/Rescue (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/frederickcountymd.gov\/24\/Fire-Rescue-Services\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Frederick County Fire\/Rescue<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Emmitsburg: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Fire Academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>National Fire Academy<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>La Plata: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"College of Southern Maryland (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.csmd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>College of Southern Maryland<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hagerstown: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanuniversity.edu\/hagerstown-maryland.aspx?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=025&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hagerstown City FD Training Division  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hagerstownmd.org\/1074\/About-HFD\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hagerstown City FD Training Division <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Columbia: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Howard County Department Of Fire\/Rescue Services Training Division (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howardcountymd.gov\/Departments\/Fire-and-Rescue\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Howard County Department Of Fire\/Rescue Services Training Division<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Rockville: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycountymd.gov\/mcfrs-psta\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Towson: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Baltimore County Fire-Rescue Academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.baltimorecountymd.gov\/Agencies\/fire\/fire_academy\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Baltimore County Fire-Rescue Academy<\/strong><\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Montgomery College has long been a popular choice for an\nacademic approach to education. They have a Fire Science program that teaches\nthe basics of fire management, behavior, prevention and suppression in a\nclassroom setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once completed, the credits can then transfer to another degree\ncourse, if desired, at the University of Maryland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full degree course can help those with aspirations for leadership roles and more specialized positions in departments. More information is available <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycollege.edu\/academics\/programs\/fire-science-and-emergency-services\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Maryland Fire Service Institute:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also can\u2019t overlook the impact of this institute of fire\nservice training. The center has trained firefighters in the state for more\nthan 80 years and now has more than 400 instructors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is all about providing firefighters with the expert knowledge needed to handle the situations they are sure to face. That is why the catalog of courses here is so varied. You can find out more about the opportunities here by clicking this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mfri.org\/about\/about-mfri-1\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire\nDepartments in Maryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of\nmajor fire departments in Maryland.&nbsp; While it isn\u2019t comprehensive it\u2019s a\ngreat place to start if you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to become\na firefighter in Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Baltimore,\nMD Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold or older<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\nstate driver&#8217;s license and residency<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Commitment\nto continue your education<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\ncharacter is essential<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, we need to talk about Baltimore as it is the\nlargest city in this state and the site of the most calls. There are around\n635,000 residents in Baltimore over a total of 81 square miles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In one year, the department can handle approximately 270,000\nemergencies. This is significant compared to other places in the state. There\nis always the risk of a house fire, medical emergency, vehicle incident or\nother disasters here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters need to be vigilant and keep up with their ongoing training in more specialized areas. That is why it is so helpful that in addition to their 38 stations, Baltimore is also home to The Frank J. Trenner Fire Training Academy and a Public Safety Academy. Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/fire.baltimorecity.gov\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become an Ocean\nCity, MD Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold or older<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\nstate driver&#8217;s license and residency<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Commitment\nto continue your education<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\ncharacter is essential<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another department of interest in this coastal state is\nOcean City. It may be smaller than Baltimore, but it still has a lot of\nresponsibilities. They are a combination department with around 200 volunteers\nand 100 career personnel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They only respond to around 6,000 calls each year and while\nthis seems really small, we have to factor in the seasonal nature of the\ndepartment. They can get very quiet in winter and very busy in summer. That is\nbecause the jurisdiction covers around 10.5 miles of beach in West Ocean City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, trainees here need to be prepared for this shift in their workload and the challenges of water rescue, increased medical emergencies and more. You can learn more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocvfc.com\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Maryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maryland firefighters can make a pretty good living because\nthe average wage here is higher than that of neighboring states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The mean annual\nsalary for firefighters in Maryland is $61,780. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is above average for the country and higher than\nneighboring states. Pennsylvania firefighters made around $56,090 on average\nwhile West Virginian firefighters made $36,820. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering how to become a firefighter in Maryland, just know it is not for the faint-hearted. It is easy to paint a gentle picture of small coastal towns with friendly little <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"volunteer fire departments (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/7-benefits-to-becoming-a-volunteer-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">volunteer fire departments<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, those small departments see their fair share of\ntragedies through many different calls. They all help new volunteers learn lots\nof skills to become a career firefighter in bigger towns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you train hard and show the right attitude, you can look\nforward to a long and varied career in the Maryland fire service. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to become a firefighter in Maryland, you can\u2019t assume that every department is &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In Maryland\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-maryland\/#more-2510\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In Maryland\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2511,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 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