MWAA FIRE & EMS Department Hiring Event - Thursday, July 9, 2026

Come join us at the Airports Authority FIRE & EMS department hiring event to learn about exciting career opportunities.
About this Event

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is hosting a FIRE & EMS department hiring event on:

• Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
• Time: This event starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. and allows candidates to complete multiple steps of the application process in one day. We encourage you to arrive early.
• Location: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Fire & EMS Headquarters; 45045 Aviation Drive, Sterling, VA, 20166

This event starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. and allows candidates to complete multiple steps of the application process in one day.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Firefighter Written Exam – The written exam used is the Firefighter Selection Test.
• Work Performance Evaluation Exam (WPE): Please bring a full set of gear which includes bunker pants, jacket, helmet, gloves, and boots (excluding SCBA and mask). We can assist with providing gear, if needed.
• Interview Panel – Three members from our public safety department will interview candidates who successfully pass both the written exam and WPE.

Participants who successfully complete each step of the hiring process will receive a conditional offer of employment.

RECRUITING FOR THESE POSITIONS:
FIREFIGHTER II ($10,000 SIGN-ON)

• One year of active firefighter experience.
• FF II Certification VDFP, EFSAC, Pro-Board
• Hazmat Ops Certificate VDFP, IFSAC. Pro-Board
• EMT Certified (VA or National Registry)
• High School Diploma or GED
  

($5,000 SIGN-ON)

• FF II Certification VDFP, EFSAC, Pro-Board
• Hazmat Ops Certificate VDFP, IFSAC. Pro-Board
• High School Diploma or GED

Agenda
Firefighter Written Exam

Info: The written exam used is the Firefighter Selection Test.

Work Performance Evaluation Exam (WPE)

Info: Please bring a full set of gear which includes bunker pants, jacket, helmet, gloves, and boots (excluding SCBA and mask). We can assist with providing gear, if needed.

Interview Panel

Info: Three members from our public safety department will interview candidates who successfully pass both the written exam and WPE.