DUTIES

This work is of a hazardous nature, involving responsibility for fire fighting and prevention, salvage and rescue operations and requires mental acuity and physical stamina in the performance of duties.  Fire fighting and fire prevention duties are performed under the direct supervision of superior officers.  Routine maintenance work and custodial work on the station house and equipment is performed under general supervision and inspected upon completion.  Does related work as required.

THE LAST DATE TO FILE FOR THIS EXAMINATION IS 12/15/22.  YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND APPLICATION FILING FEE MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 11:59 P.M. ON THE LAST FILING DATE.  THE NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST BE PAID ONLINE USING A CREDIT CARD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no minimum requirements to participate in this exam.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.     AGE:  Eligibility for appointment begins when candidates reach their 18th birthday.

2.     EDUCATION:  At the time of appointment, possession of either a high school diploma, a high school equivalency diploma issued by any state department or a report from the United States armed forces certifying completion of the tests of general educational development, high school level.

3.     DRIVER’S LICENSE:  Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York at the time of appointment.

4.     PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL TESTS:  Candidates must pass qualifying medical and physical fitness screening tests consistent with NFPA 1582 standards, prior to appointment.

5.     TRAINING REQUIREMENT:  Completion of the authorized training course for Firefighter and receipt of the appropriate training certificate within 18 months of the date of hire before permanent appointment can be granted.

6.     RESIDENCY:  One month prior (1/11/23) to the date of the written exam: 2/11/23, as well as prior to the date of appointment from the eligible list. Proof of residency will be subject to in-depth investigation at the time of potential appointment.  Any misrepresentations may result in disqualification, discharge, and/or misdemeanor charges.

NOTE:  Some fire departments and/or fire districts may require candidates to attain EMT status by the end of the probationary period.

NOTE:

All candidates for examination must be a legal resident of Westchester County at the time of examination for at least one month prior thereto (January 11, 2023) and at the time of appointment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of residency when requested.

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