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Below you will find information to register for the 2008 Cincinnati fire exam.

After the registration info you find exam preparation for the 2008 Cincinnati Fire exam.

 

Open Competitive Examination
(Open to the Public and to City Employees)

FIRE RECRUIT SALARY: $34,028 annually
FIRE FIGHTER SALARY: $44,917 - $56,776 annually

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00, Friday, March 14, 2008

EXAM DATE: Saturday, March 29, 2008

EXAM TIME: 9:00 a.m.

EXAM LOCATION: Duke Engergy Center, Exhibit Hall A
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

 

Initial sign-up will be in person beginning on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008, 8:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CENTENNIAL TWO, 805 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 200, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Thereafter, applications will be accepted at the same address
from February 19, 2008 through March 14, 2008
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
(Office will be closed on Monday, February 18th for Presidents' Day)

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE
Online application available beginning Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/hr/apps/firerecruit

NOTE : Do not apply online if you do not have an email address.
Email addresses are required in order for you to receive your confirmation page and ID#.

Once you submit your application online you will be directed to a page that shows the information you submitted and it will also have an assigned ID#. Please print out this page and bring it with you to the exam along with a driver's license or a picture ID. This page with your ID# will be your admittance into the exam.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY ONCE
If you need any corrections made, additions or just want to verify receipt of your application,
please call LaWanda Johnson at (513) 352-6219

AN EXAM INFORMATION GUIDE WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP OR MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE CITY'S
INTERNET SITE
http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4270-/.
TIES ON EXAM SCORES ARE BROKEN BY TIME STAMP OF APPLICATION.
( NOTE: The time that you submit your application online will be used as your time stamp.)


FIRE RECRUIT PROCESS REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be 18 years of age by the test date (March 29, 2008).

MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Applicants may not have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment (no exceptions). The Fire Department projects that the class will begin October 2008.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must possess a high school diploma or GED by March 29, 2008.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates need not be a City of Cincinnati or Hamilton County resident to apply. Appointees must be Hamilton County residents by their date of appointment and maintain Hamilton County residency for length of employment.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: Must be a United States citizen or applying for United States citizenship by closing date for sign-up.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have possessed a valid driver's license for at least one year. Applicants must show their valid drivers license or valid state picture I.D. at the written exam as well as at each subsequent portion of the test as positive identification. A valid driver's license is required by the polygraph exam and a valid Ohio driver's license is required 30 days after appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be in excellent physical condition and pass a physical ability test. Must satisfactorily complete a rigid background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination. Applicants must be free from alcohol and drug dependency and possess emotional stability due to the sensitive and stressful nature of the position of a Firefighter.


FIRE RECRUIT PROCESS INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be filed no later than the stated closing date of March 14, 2008.
Applications are subject to approval of the Civil Service Commission.

EXAMINATION: Candidates must successfully pass a written exam (picture I.D. required) which will be administered on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Top scorers on the written exam will be asked to participate in the remaining portions of the process which are pass/fail:
· Physical ability test
· Extensive background investigation (including work, credit, and criminal history as well as drug usage).
· Intensive polygraph examination
· A complete medical examination including 8 panel drug screen (if offered employment)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One year. At the conclusion of the probationary period, Fire Recruits must be able to successfully perform as Firefighters and must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The EMT certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE: Special credit for honorable military service is given only to Ohio residents who achieve a passing score on the examination. Non-disabled veterans receive five points additional credit and a disabled veteran shall receive an additional credit of ten points. A copy of your DD214 must be submitted to receive credit.

CURRENT ADDRESS: It is your responsibility to keep the Civil Service Commission and Fire Department Recruiters informed of your current address and telephone number.

JOB INFORMATION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Each Fire Recruit is assigned to the Cincinnati Fire College Training and Personnel Bureau for training as a Firefighter (which will include emergency medical training). Each Recruit must successfully complete all phases of the training necessary to qualify as a Firefighter. Once qualified and classified as Firefighter, he/she is assigned to a fire company and will respond to all emergency alarms, assist in the saving of lives and property, and in extinguishing fires.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

To qualify for a Fire Recruit, an applicant needs knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
· Human relations; customer service.
· Reading comprehension.
· Written and oral communication, including word usage, spelling, and grammar.
· Basic math; mechanical and deductive reasoning.
· Evaluating situations/decision making.
· Following directions/orders.

After successful completion of 24 weeks of paid training, to qualify as a Firefighter a candidate needs knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
· Fire fighting tactics and procedures.
· Fire fighting apparatus and equipment.
· Procedures for handling hazardous chemicals.
· First aid procedures and rescue operations.
· Fire prevention codes and building codes.
· Emergency medical techniques.
· Function effectively under stressful conditions.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
· Utilize fire fighting apparatus and equipment.


NOTE: The information gathered during this selection process is used to make employment decisions. All information gathered may be subject to public disclosure under the Ohio Freedom of Information Law. This includes the polygraph and background investigation results.

For a detailed description of each step of the exam process
and projected timelines, see the Exam Information Guide.



CONTACT PERSON: Debra F. Schoenig, 513.352.5370

City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department
Two Centennial Plaza, Suite 200, 805 Central Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45202

TDD: 513.352.2419

CINCINNATI FIREFIGHTER EXAMINATION PREPARATION

Since 1950, Don McNea Fire School has successfully prepared over 40,000 applicants for firefighter examinations across the country.  We have successfully prepared applicants for New York, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Las Angeles, San Antonio and many other cities with the SAME testing subjects as your Cincinnati Firefighter Examination.  This will be our seventh consecutive Cincinnati Firefighter Examination for which we have prepared applicants with extremely successful results!

 

Basic At-Home Preparatory Package

This highly intensive preparatory package includes over 250 in-depth multiple choice practice examination questions covering the following testing subjects for your Cincinnati Firefighter Examination:

 

  •  Human Relations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Dealing Effectively with Diverse Groups
  • Evaluating Situations/
  • Decision Making
  • Following Directions/

Orders

  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Basic Math
  • Mechanical Reasoning
  • Observation and Memory
  • Oral and Written Communication, including word usage, spelling, and grammar

 

This is not generic material – these questions are custom-designed for your Cincinnati firefighter examination!  Remember that only the top scores on the written portion of the examination will continue to the subsequent phases of the selection process.  The written portion is worth 100% of your final score – this is where the ballgame will be won!

In addition, you will receive our Top Scoring Test-taking Strategies to give you that ultimate edge over your competition.

All of this is available for only $29.95 + $4.95 Priority Mail shipping/handling.  (All orders are shipped immediately via U.S. Priority Mail (2-3 days).  This package is also available for IMMEDIATE digital download – you save on shipping costs and can print the material at home to begin studying right away!

Gold Bonus Package!

In our Gold Bonus Package, you will receive all the information contained in our Basic At-Home Preparatory Package as well as ALL of the following information:

  • an ADDITIONAL 200 questions on the Cincinnati Firefighter Examination testing subjects! 
  • Ohio Examination Watchlist - A compilation of over 175 fire departments in Ohio, including address, phone number, exam dates, salary, special requirements (EMT or Paramedic Certification, etc.) and other pertinent information pertaining to entry-level examinations ($24.95 value).
  • Our physical agility strategies that have that have been developed by our experts to help give you the best possible edge over your competition.
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For only an additional $10.00, you will receive ALL of the above Gold Bonus materials to catapult you over your competition!  The Gold Bonus Package is available for only $39.95 + $4.95 Priority Mail shipping/handling.  ( All orders are shipped immediately via U.S. Priority Mail (2-3 days).  This package is also available for IMMEDIATE digital download – you save on shipping costs and can print the material at home to begin studying right away!

 

Student Comments

  • "I purchased your workbook for the Las Vegas Fire Department.  Although the time left was very short and although I work two jobs, I was able to score 99% on the recent Las Vegas exam!  I have 13 years experience as a firefighter and engineer and in no way does my experience and education give me an advantage in the area of entrance exams because the days of the standard civil service exam seem to be over.  I find that the use of specialized study guides such as those you offer are imperative for one to be a viable candidate in today's highly competitive market.  Once again, thank you very much for a fine product and service." 

 

  • "Don McNea Fire School was extremely helpful in allowing me to score high on all levels of the Cincinnati Civil Service Examination.  I am the second in my family to have successful results by using your preparatory materials."

 

  • "Great preparation!  Your practice examinations helped me to reach my goal of becoming a New York firefighter."

 

  • "Amazing similarity between the test materials and the actual test!"

 

Your Opportunity!

When considering the cost of this preparatory material, view it as an investment in your future or the future of your family!  Your investment in this preparatory package will actually be returned to you in your first hours as a Cincinnati firefighter!  In the job market today, there are not many employment opportunities that offer the same competitive salary, benefits, chance for advancement and job security as the career of a Cincinnati firefighter does. 

Remember that the written examination is worth 100% of your examination score and your ranking on the eligibility list.  Don't go into this examination unprepared!

Our Final Thoughts…

For those of you who have never purchased a Don McNea Fire School preparatory package before, we don't blame you for being skeptical.  What we can tell you is that by studying with our materials, you WILL dramatically increase your chances of being one of the firefighters hired by the City of Cincinnati.  Our successful results from across the nation prove that!

 

We have been preparing applicants since 1950; this is what our business specializes in.  If you feel at this time that you are adequately prepared for this examination, we wish you the best of luck.  If you want that extra edge over your competition that our testing materials will provide, this prep package is for you!  And, remember that luck goes to the prepared!

 

Phone/Mail Orders

You may order the Cincinnati Firefighter Preparation Packages for IMMEDIATE shipment by calling toll-free 1-800-989-FIRE.  If you would like to order by mail, please mail the following form to: Don McNea Fire School, P.O. Box 312, Sharon Center OH  44274, or you may fax it to 4405725971.  Price for the Basic Package is only $29.95 + $4.95 shipping or to purchase the Gold Bonus Package, $39.95 + $4.95 s/h. 

 

All orders are shipped immediately via U.S. Priority Mail (2-3 days).  All Don McNea Fire School products contain a no-risk guarantee.  If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of product cost – no questions asked!

 

Internet Orders/Immediate Downloads Available!

Both Cincinnati Firefighter Exam Preparatory Packages are available for purchase online with the option of IMMEDIATE internet download!  If you choose to download the packages, you will save the cost of shipping/handling and receive your practice examinations IMMEDIATELY to print to your home computer so you can begin studying and gain that competitive edge over your competition! 

 

 

If you would like to IMMEDIATELY download the Cincinnati Fire Exam Packages, click below to place your order.  You will save shipping/handling costs and will be charged the following for the download:

 

 Cincinnati Basic Preparatory Package  $29.95

 Cincinnati Gold Bonus Package   $39.95

 

If you would like to place your order and receive the Cincinnati Fire Exam Package by Priority Mail (2-3 day mailing time), please click on your selection below:

 

 Cincinnati Basic Preparatory Package  $29.95 + $4.95 shipping/handling

 Cincinnati Gold Bonus Package   $39.95 + $4.95 shipping/handling

 

 

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