CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

Job Title:	Firefighter
Closing Date/Time:	Fri. 02/05/10 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary:	$40,036.00 - $55,603.00 Annually
Job Type:	Full Time
Location:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department:	Fire
Exam Number:	10Q36B01

Job Title:

Firefighter

Closing Date/Time:

Fri. 02/05/10 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Salary:

$40,036.00 - $55,603.00 Annually

Job Type:

Full Time

Location:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department:

Fire

Exam Number:

10Q36B01


Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
This is fire fighting and rescue work, controlling and extinguishing fires using a variety of specialized equipment and techniques, evacuating persons from areas of danger, and performing emergency treatment. Work includes inspecting multi-occupancy and commercial buildings for fire hazards and violations of the Fire Code, and instructing the public on the principles of fire prevention. Work is performed under the general supervision of a fire officer. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with standard departmental practices and general work instructions. Employees work together in fire companies or rescue squads performing general fire fighting and rescue duties in assigned geographic areas of the city. The dangers inherent in the work represent conditions which can be only partially controlled through preventive measures. Work requires moderate physical effort when using hoseline, ladders and tools, and when performing rescues.
Minimum Requirements:
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applicants must meet requirements by time of appointment to the class of Firefighter. EDUCATION Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade. PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Age - Must have reached eighteenth (18) birthday. Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Firefighter. Possession of State Certification as an emergency medical technician by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon completion of training and during tenure of employment as a Firefighter. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT Philadelphia residency is not required at the time of application. Once hired, employees have six (6) months to establish bona fide residence in the City of Philadelphia.
Exam Information:
EXAMINATION PARTS AND WEIGHTS Written Examination - 100% CANDIDATES MUST ALSO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS: Drug Test Training Program at the Fire Academy Background Investigation On-the-Job Probation Medical Evaluation ELIGIBLE LIST OPEN-COMPETITIVE. Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination. This list will remain in effect for four (4) years. U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Ten points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a copy of your DD214, Member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered. LEGACY PREFERENCE The children of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded. TEST REVIEW In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.
Application Procedure:
As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment on or after the effective date of this regulation shall be required to certify that such person is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; and shall be required to promise that such person will remain fully current throughout employment with the City. Any person who is or becomes delinquent on such obligations shall be required, as a condition of employment, to enter into a payment agreement. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City are fully satisfied. Computers are available at the Employment Application Center on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 1401 J. F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City Philadelphia, Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM (Noon) to 4:00 PM, and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch. ALL Applications must be received by the close of business or postmarked no later than Friday, February 5, 2010.

Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

This is fire fighting and rescue work, controlling and extinguishing fires using a variety of specialized equipment and techniques, evacuating persons from areas of danger, and performing emergency treatment. Work includes inspecting multi-occupancy and commercial buildings for fire hazards and violations of the Fire Code, and instructing the public on the principles of fire prevention. Work is performed under the general supervision of a fire officer. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with standard departmental practices and general work instructions. Employees work together in fire companies or rescue squads performing general fire fighting and rescue duties in assigned geographic areas of the city. The dangers inherent in the work represent conditions which can be only partially controlled through preventive measures. Work requires moderate physical effort when using hoseline, ladders and tools, and when performing rescues.

Minimum Requirements:

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applicants must meet requirements by time of appointment to the class of Firefighter.

EDUCATION
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Age - Must have reached eighteenth (18) birthday.
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Firefighter.
Possession of State Certification as an emergency medical technician by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon completion of training and during tenure of employment as a Firefighter.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Philadelphia residency is not required at the time of application. Once hired, employees have six (6) months to establish bona fide residence in the City of Philadelphia.

Exam Information:

EXAMINATION PARTS AND WEIGHTS
Written Examination - 100%

CANDIDATES MUST ALSO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Drug Test Training Program at the Fire Academy
Background Investigation On-the-Job Probation
Medical Evaluation

ELIGIBLE LIST
OPEN-COMPETITIVE. Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination. This list will remain in effect for four (4) years.

U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Ten points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a copy of your DD214, Member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.

LEGACY PREFERENCE
The children of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.

TEST REVIEW
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

Application Procedure:

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment on or after the effective date of this regulation shall be required to certify that such person is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; and shall be required to promise that such person will remain fully current throughout employment with the City. Any person who is or becomes delinquent on such obligations shall be required, as a condition of employment, to enter into a payment agreement. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City are fully satisfied.

Computers are available at the Employment Application Center on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 1401 J. F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City Philadelphia, Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM (Noon) to 4:00 PM, and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

ALL Applications must be received by the close of business or postmarked no later than Friday, February 5, 2010.