Firefighter - New Jersey Statewide, NJ (Closing Date: 3/31/2010)

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Firefighter - New Jersey Statewide, NJ

Closing Date

3/31/2010

Description

During an assigned tour of duty extinguishes fires; performs rescue operations; aids in emergency situations involving hazardous or toxic materials; administers emergency medical treatment; maintains all

related equipment, buildings and grounds; does related work.

Requirements

AGE:

Not less than 18 or more than 35 years of age at the announced

closing date for filing applications for the position. In determining

maximum age eligibility of veterans, time spent in active military

service during periods specified in the Department of Personnel

laws and rules will be deducted from the attained age.

NOTE: When applicants have reached their

35th birthday, they are considered to be over 35 years old.

Age limits are based on the announced closing date for filing

Department of Personnel applications.

NOTE: In accordance with NJSA 40A:14-45,

following is an exception to the 35 year age limit.

Applicants who are qualified firefighters having served in a

volunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least

two (2) years preceding appointment may be not less than 21

years of age, nor more than 40 years of age.

CITIZENSHIP

Must be a citizen of the United States.

LICENSE:

Appointees must complete a firefighting training program

approved by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs,

Division of Fire Safety, within the time frame specified by the

Appointing Authority. Appointees are not permitted to participate

in firefighting activities prior to completion of this training.

For some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required

to successfully complete an approved Emergency Medical Technician

Program and maintain certification while employed as a Fire Fighter.

For some jurisdictions, once appointed, employees may be required

to successfully complete CPR training and maintain a certification from

the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association while

employed as a Fire Fighter.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in

New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee

mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Application for New Jersey