Philadelphia, PA - Firefighter (closing 08/05/2011)

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Exam Title Firefighter (General)

Exam Number 6B01-20110627-OC-01

Salary $40,036 - $55,603 per year

Competition Open-Competitive

Department

Announcement Date 06/27/2011

Close Date 08/05/2011

General Definition

This is fire fighting and rescue work, controlling and extinguishing fires using a variety of specialized equipment and techniques, evacuating persons from areas of danger, and performing emergency treatment. Work includes inspecting multi-occupancy and commercial buildings for fire hazards and violations of the Fire Code, and instructing the public on the principles of fire prevention. Work is performed under the general supervision of a fire officer. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with standard departmental practices and general work instructions. Employees work together in fire companies or rescue squads performing general fire fighting and rescue duties in assigned geographic areas of the city. The dangers inherent in the work represent conditions which can be only partially controlled through preventive measures. Work requires moderate physical effort when using hoseline, ladders and tools, and when performing rescues.

Union Code F. Firefighters (IAFF)

FLSA Code Non-Exempt

Philly Civil Service