Firefighter
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The City of Springfield is no longer accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Please continue checking this website for upcoming announcements regarding future application periods.
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Duties
Performs firefighting, fire prevention, emergency medical services and rescue work; maintains and cleans Fire Department buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Requires - Minimum Qualifications
The following requirements must be met in order to participate in the written exam and the physical agility phases of the selection process:
- Age 18 or older;
- High School graduation or G.E.D.;
- No felony convictions;
- No serious misdemeanor convictions for the past five years;
- Vision requirements: Correctable to 20/30;
- Excellent physical condition.
Candidates must submit copies of supporting documentation that applicant possesses at least one of the following qualifications:
- Firefighter I & II (certificates) OR
- EMT-B (license) OR
- 36 hours accredited college hours (transcript) OR
- 2 years active military service with honorable discharge (DD214).
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Additional Information
Candidates must attach a copy of their EMT-B license, Firefighter I & II certifications, college transcript or Military Form DD214 with application. Application packet must be complete. Candidates may attach a summary of additional licenses, certifications or registrations that they would like considered.
PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates who fail to appropriately submit qualifying documentation will NOT be considered. Please include a valid e-mail address. Applicants will receive communication on this position via e-mail notifications.
Salary
$15.54 Starting Hourly Wage during the 40-hour per week training period.
$11.10 Hourly Wage once assigned to the 24-hour work schedule. (The complete salary range for Firefighter is $11.10 - $16.99)
