FIREFIGHTER/EMT

CITY OF BEAVER FALLS, PENNSYLVANIA

Qualified persons are invited to apply to the City of Beaver Falls Civil Service Commission to take competitive examinations leading to the creation of an eligibility list for Casual Firefighter and/or a Full-Time Firefighter for the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department.

General Requirements: Successful candidates must obtain residency within five (5) air miles of the Beaver Falls Municipal Building within six (6) months of hire, possess a high school diploma or GED, be a minimum of 18 years of age, hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, be a U.S. Citizen, possess Pennsylvania State Firefighter I Certification and Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - B License. Any applicant who possesses an “out of state” certification or license must prove that said license meets national registry requirements. All applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a firefighter. Other qualifications are outlined in the city’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Benefits: Full-Time starting salary of $46,367 (2024). Excellent retirement plan. Medical and hospitalization insurance comprehensive benefit package.

An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained by selecting APPLY NOW or at the City Building, second floor, 715 Fifteenth Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 beginning TODAY between the hours of 8:30AM and 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Applications will be accepted until 3:30PM, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in the City Clerk’s Office in person or via mail. No applications will be accepted after the stated deadline.

Full details of the testing procedures and job description can be found on the City of Beaver Falls Website – https://beaverfallspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Entry-Level-FF-Exam-Details-.pdf

The physical agility test will be conducted at the Allegheny County Fire Academy on Monday, December 11, 2023 starting at 10:00 AM followed by the written examination at 2:00PM at the Beaver Falls City Building.

An Equal Opportunity Employer