FIREFIGHTER

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

Qualifications

For details, please see Class Specifications | Firefighter | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retailer plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Contact Information

To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.