East Haven - Firefighter D/Paramedic

Job Announcement

   Notice of Testing

The Civil Service Commission announces an open-competitive examination for the position of Firefighter D/Paramedic the East Haven Fire Department.

                   TIME:              To Be Announced

                   DATE:              To Be Announced

                   PLACE:           To Be Announced

                   SALARY:          $64,100   42 hours per week, working a 24 hour on, 72 off schedule

       Required Forms Link: https://www.firefighterapp.com/Jobs/customer-files/Required_Forms_Packet.pdf

DUTIES

See attached job description at the top-right of this page. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License from the State of Connecticut; a High School Diploma or GED; current license as an Paramedic in the State of Connecticut; must be 18 years of age, and have valid CPAT Card issued within 2 years ( any time after January 1, 2022) by time of appointment.   Candidates must pass a physical examination, drug screening and background check in addition to Civil Service Testing. Candidate must not use tobacco products.

APPLICATION FEE

There is a $85.00($35.00 FirefighterApp.com; $50.00 Town) fee payable Online to FirefighterApp.com. 

EXAMINATION

The examination will consist of a a written exam with a pass point of 70 which is worth 2/3^rd of the final grade; an oral exam with a pass point of 70 which is worth 1/3^rd of the final grade.

Additional credit may be awarded after successful completion of all phases of the exam:

• 1.  Candidates who believe they are eligible for Veteran Credit must attach copy of DD214.
• 2.  Candidates with college credits may be eligible for the Education Credit and must request an Official Transcript from their college or university be sent to The Civil Service Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512  to receive credit.
• 3.  Candidates may be eligible for Foreign Language Proficiency Credit by attaining a rating of “Intermediate-High” on a Foreign Language Competency Exam. Candidates who believe they are fluent in a foreign language must submit the “Foreign Language Proficiency Examination Credit Request” form available with the application to The Civil Service Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT. 
• 4.  Candidates who possess Firefighter I Certification in the State of Connecticut must submit proof to The Civil Service Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512 to receive credit.
• 5.  Candidates who have successfully completed The Firefighter Academy Recruit Training Program within the last 5 years must submit proof to The Civil Service Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512 to receive credit.
• 6. Candidates must submit proof of Paramedic Certification by the State of Connecticut  to The Civil Service Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512  to receive credit.
• 7.  Candidates who are currently in a Paramedic Program  must submit proof  to The Civil Service Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512..

The application for testing is available online at www.FirefighterApp.com/EastHavenFD.  This is a rolling application process, the application will be open indefinitely.    For more information please contact the East Haven Civil Service Office at (203)468-3375 or aliquori@easthaven-ct.gov. 

Andrea M. Liquori

Chief Examiner

The Town of East Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Veterans,

Females and the Handicapped are encouraged to apply.

Please direct questions regarding this position to aliquori@easthaven-ct.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.