Norristown Fire Department is Testing for Entry Level Firefighter |
By Norristown Fire Department | |
February 14, 2023 | |
EXAMINATION NOTICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER Forms required to be completed and submitted for application for the position of ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER for the Municipality of Norristown, a Civil Service position, will be available beginning February 14, 2023 at the Office of the Municipal Administrator, Norristown Municipal Hall, 1700 Markley St., Suite 104, Norristown, PA 19401. Applications may be picked up on that date between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and thereafter during regular business hours between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE at the above address PRIOR TO 3:00 P.M. on April 3, 2023. Completed Applications must be accompanied by payment in the amount of $35 to cover the administrative cost of testing. Payment is by check only, made payable to “Municipality of Norristown,” and is non-refundable. Every applicant for any position in the Fire Department must: (1) possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (PROOF MUST BE PROVIDED); (2) be a United States citizen, (3) be 21 years of age by April 3, 2023; (4) be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a firefighter prior to appointment, (5) possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; (6) be a Pennsylvania State Certified Level II Firefighter or equivalent and have an issued certification number in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 consensus standards (PROOF MUST BE PROVIDED); (7) meet National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1002 consensus standards Driver Operator – Pumper Certification, OR both Emergency Vehicle Operator Training (EVOC) and pump operations course. The written examination will take place as follows: DATE: APRIL 12, 2023 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: BUCKS COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER 1760 SOUTH EASTON ROAD DOYLESTOWN, PA. The READING LIST/STUDY MATERIALS for the written examination consist of: Firefighter 1: “Essentials of Fire Fighting,” IFSTA, Sixth Edition. The Municipality of Norristown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require any special accommodation in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act to complete the testing, please provide evidence of such recognized disability to the Municipal Administrator at the time the application is submitted. Any questions, please contact Deputy Fire Chief Lockhart at 610-270-2894, or by email at: rlockhart@norristown.org Michael P. Clarke, Solicitor Norristown Civil Service Commission |
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