Minimum Requirements: Firefighter/EMT Applicants for the position of Firefighter/EMT must: Be a US citizen at the time of appointment Be at least 19 years of age and shall not have passed his or her 31st birthday as of the closing date of the position vacancy announcement, March 25, 2006 Possess a current valid motor vehicle operator's permit at the time of appointment Possess a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency (GED) issued by a recognized department of education Pass the written firefighter/EMT entry-level examination on May 20, 2006 Pass a scheduled physical abilities test Pass a thorough background check Pass thorough medical and psychological examinations Submit to urinalysis and test negative for the presence of controlled substances/illegal drugs Possess a high moral character and commitment to service For more information, call the DC Fire/EMS Recruiting Officer at (202) 673-3330.