East Greenwich - Firefighter
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EAST GREENWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
ELIGIBILITY LIST AND LATERAL TRANSFERS
The Town of East Greenwich, Rhode Island (population 13,200+) is seeking qualified candidates for the East Greenwich Fire Department. The Department covers approximately 16.7 square miles from 2 fire stations. The Department is a full-time Fire/EMS organization. The Department responds to more than 4,800 fire and EMS calls per year. The position reports directly to the Fire Chief. First year $22.74 -Third year $28.47
Job Prerequisites for New Hire:
Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs Written Exam
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- New Hire
Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D, be at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid operator’s license. Valid RIAFC Entry Level Fire Fighter Written Exam at the closing of applications and hold a current licensure as an EMT-C or higher in the State of Rhode Island. In addition, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
Applicants must provide a certificate from the R.I. Association of Fire Chiefs showing successful completion of the physical performance assessment (PPA). Only valid certificates that are unexpired will be accepted. Each successful applicant will be required to get a criminal background check and a review of their motor vehicle history.
- Lateral Transfer
Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D, be at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid operator’s license. Hold a current licensure as an EMT-C or higher in the State of Rhode Island and Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Certification. In addition, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
Applicants must provide a certificate from the R.I. Association of Fire Chiefs showing successful completion of the physical performance assessment (PPA), or the ability to participate and pass in the next scheduled PPA test. Each successful applicant will be required to get a criminal background check and a review of their motor vehicle history.
Conditions of Employment
Must show competency and pass a probation period.
Application process will include, but is not limited to, swim test, ladder climb, oral interview, pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
All applications must be received by: March 18, 2022
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of East Greenwich believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The town will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, status with regard to public assistance, marital or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. Disabled applicants may request any reasonable accommodation needed to enable them to complete the application process.
Please direct questions regarding this position to remilio@eastgreenwichri.com
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.