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position of Firefighter. The Firefighter Trainee is hired into a civilian position for the period during the time they are assigned to the fire academy. Upon successful completion of training at the academy Trainees
will then be sworn in and appointed to the classification of Firefighter. Firefighter Trainee benefits are limited to those of a civilian employee. 2. Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade (High School diploma or GED) 3. Vision correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye. 4. Possession of a valid Class C California drivers license at time of appointment. 5. Possession of and the ability to maintain local accreditation certificate from Alameda County as a
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certificate must be attached to application for consideration). 7. Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support Certificate
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2) Visit the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541-5007, or call for an application to be mailed (510) 583-4500.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Salary: $ 5,938.00 Contact: City of Hayward, City Hall Miami Beach Fire Department Dade County 305-673-7520 Position: Certified Firefighter I
Last Filing Date: October 1, 2009 Special Instructions: Visit web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr Requirements: Applications will be accepted only in its entirety, including passing Physical Ability Test (PAT)
results and all the required and supporting documentation. The PAT will be administered at the Broward Fire Academy (www.bfa.edu) on September 10, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 26. 2. Minimum age 18 and be a high school graduate or its "equivalent".
3. Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination. 4. "Be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least 1 year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by a
sworn affidavit of the applicant" {Fla., Stat. § 633.34(6)}. 5. Must have a driver's license with acceptable driving record and obtain a Florida driver's license prior to appointment. Obtain a
Florida Class "D" driver's license with an "E" endorsement within six (6) months of appointment and maintain it through employment without any restrictions affecting job performance.
6. After appointment, employee has total responsibility for obtaining and maintaining Emergency Medical Technician certification (within one year of appointment) and Paramedic Certification (within three years of
appointment). Failure to obtain and/or maintain certifications as required will be cause for termination. 7. Applicants who are currently attending a Fire Academy recognized by the Florida Bureau of Fire
Standards shall be permitted to apply for the position of Miami Beach Firefighter I, provided they obtain Minimum Standards Certification as a Florida Firefighter prior to hire. 8. All Firefighters hired
after January 1, 2002 are required to obtain and maintain legal residency in either Miami-Dade or Broward Counties. Newly hired firefighters with residency outside these counties must obtain residency within 180 days. Starting Salary: 1,685.55 Contact: City of Miami Beach Louisville Fire And Rescue
Jefferson County 502-574-3701
Position: Paramedic Last Filing Date: September 25, 2009 Special Instructions: Position open until filled
Requirements: This job reports to the Supervisor Relocation is not provided and travel is not required. This is a Full-Time position, working 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift. Number of Openings for this position: 1 Coordinates and teaches training courses, including EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and
community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses. Performs related work. *High school graduation or its equivalent. *Completion of a
paramedic training course approved by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. *Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the State of Kentucky. *Must possess a valid driver's license. *Must work a varied schedule. *Must lift and carry individuals or objects weighing 100 lbs. or more.
*Must wear protective equipment as mandated by OSHA. *Must pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHA. *Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity,
or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment. *Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
*Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or must obtain within one year of employment. *Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level III, in the State of Kentucky or
must obtain within one year of employment. *Must be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or must obtain within one year of employment.
*Must be certified as a First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the National Safety Council within one year of employment. Contact: City of Louisville, Human Resources Department
Aurora Fire Department Portage County 330-562-7171
Position: Firefighter/Paramedic Last Filing Date: September 16, 2009 PURPOSE: Sept. 2 to Sept. 16, 8:30a.m., Aurora City Hall, 130 S. Chillicothe Rd.(S.R. 43). Application forms will be distributed in special envelopes
and completed forms should be returned in the same envelope and sealed. $20.00 in the form of cash, or money order payable to the City of Aurora must accompany the
completed application. Will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 7:00p.m., Aurora High School Auditorium, West Pioneer Trail. Use west entrance. Photo ID required. A
minimum passing score of 70% is required. At time of job offer, candidates must have a valid certificate of completion of the firefighters Physical Agility Test, issued by
Cuyahoga Community College, indicating a maximum time of four (4) minutes and thirty (30) seconds. $54,130 annually (effective 1/1/2010). One-year probationary
period. Requirements are high school diploma or equivalent, 18 years of age, a valid Ohio Drivers License, and a valid Emergency Medical Technician/ Paramedic Certificate from the State of Ohio (required at the time of
appointment). Regarding testing requirements will be contained within the application packet. All questions should be referred to the Commission Secretary,
Natalie Brown, at Voice Mailbox 330/655-8576. Voice Mailbox 330/655-8576 Contact: Aurora Fire Department Solon Fire Department Cuyahoga County 440-349-6333 Position: Firefighter Last Filing Date: September 25, 2009
Special Instructions: FIRST 200 APPLICANTS OR SEPT 25 Requirements: City of Solon Paramedic/Firefighter The City of Solon Civil Service Commission exam for Paramedic/Firefighter will be held on Monday,
October 26, 2009 at Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway at 7:00 p.m. Applications are available weekdays at Solon City Hall, 34200 Bainbridge Road, beginning August 31, 2009 between the hours 9:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M.
Contact: Solon City Hall
Columbia Fire Department County Position: Firefighter Last Filing Date: September 18, 2009
Special Instructions: Position open until filled Requirements: Pay: Firefighter Recruit Trainee $26,707/Annual Firefighter Recruit $28,300/Annual Firefighter $29,893/Annual NOTE: A complete background investigation for criminal convictions and driver
license violation records will be conducted through local, state and national criminal record agencies. The City of Columbia Fire Department WILL NOT consider applicants for Firefighter positions who have: 1) a felony
conviction in a criminal court (except minor traffic offenses); 2) a record of driving under intoxication (DUI) or driving under suspension (DUS); or, any driving suspension within the past seven (7) years REQUEST A
FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION PACKET. Ask the receptionist for the Firefighter Application Packet or send an e-mail to employment@columbiasc.net or call 803-545-3010. Be sure and provide your name and COMPLETE mailing address.
Starting Salary: $ 26,707.00 Contact: City of Columbia, City Hall Rock Hill Fire Department York County 803-329-7220
Position: Firefighter I Last Filing Date: September 18, 2009 Special Instructions: This position is open until filled
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE A high school diploma is required. Previous training or experience in firefighting is helpful. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be
considered. Top Salary: $ 40,560.00 Contact: City of Rock Hill Amarillo Fire Department
Potter County 806-378-3061 Position: Firefighter
Last Filing Date: September 11, 2009 Requirements: If you need to edit your application information before applying for a position, please login and click on the 'Manage Applications' link on the
navigation bar to the left. You will not be allowed to change your application information after you have applied for a position. Requisition Number: 0600152
Job Title: Firefighter Salary: $36,150 yr Employment Type: Full-time Recruitment Type: Open to All External Applicants Applicants must be between the ages of 19 and 35, be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. Must pass a written civil service examination, physical exam and drug screen and pass a physical agility test.
Must possess a valid drivers license. 2. Currently certified or eligible for certification as basic structural firefighter, Hazardous Material Technician by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and have
successfully passed the Commission's examinations for both certificates. 3. Applicants must also be certified or have a current NREMT, as a minimum, an Emergency Medical Technician by the Texas
Department of State Health Services. 4. Pass the Amarillo Fire Dept. Candidate Physical Ability Test Certification (CPAT) within one year prior to hire date. 5. Must pass a civil service written
examination and physical agility test. 5. Must have a valid drivers license. All documentation for the above must be turned in at the time a conditional offer of employment is made
including a copy of: birth certificate & high school diploma or GED certificate. Depending on assigned shift. Closing Effective Date: 09-11-2009 *Resume *Transcripts
Test date: Saturday, September 19, 2009. Start Time: 9am Location: Amarillo Civic Center, 400 S. Buchanan (North Exhibit Room A) Starting Salary: $ 36,150.00
Contact: Amarillo Human Resources Department
Arlington Fire Department Tarrant County 817-459-5502
Position: Firefighter Trainee Last Filing Date: October 2, 2009 City of Arlington, Texas is seeking: FIREFIGHTERS/EMT-INTERMEDIATES/PARAMEDICS Salary - $3,731 (FY 2009) per month following sixteen-week Fire Academy
High School diploma or equivalent Nineteen years of age by January 4, 2010 Vision/Hearing: Must be able to identify red and green and have correctable vision to 20/20 with glasses or
contact lenses. Must not have hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid. EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic certified by the Texas Department of
State Health Services by January 4, 2010 Valid Class C Driver's License (Proof of minimum requirements must be submitted on or before January 4, 2010.) Communicate effectively orally and in writing Perform advanced life support emergency medical functions Work under unpredictable hazardous conditions such as suppressing a fire or responding to an emergency medical call Work in an outdoor environment subject to extremes of
temperature, inclement weather, and intermittent exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noise Work above ground on roofs and ladders in excess of 100' in height, below grade in trenches and basements,
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Maintain a 24-hour on, 48-hour off work schedule Maintain physical activity over prolonged periods, such as standing attacking a fire and kneeling and stooping in awkward positions Maintain composure in highly stressful situations Pass psychological, drug and alcohol tests, and a pre-placement physical
Bilingual skills desired, but not required Must have no family member working for the Arlington Fire Department Contact: Workforce Services Department ================================================
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