Job Announcement:
Johnston Fire Department Now accepting Entry Level Applications
The application will be active for one year.
Looking to hire up to 12 firefighters over the course of the next year.
Members of the Johnston Fire Department, through our commitment to innovation, service, and excellence, will always strive to be leaders in fire, medical and life safety services. When called upon, we will provide a safe, rapid, and professional response to emergencies. We will show compassion for the victims of emergencies. We will minimize the adverse effects on the environment resulting from our responses whenever possible. Driven by an ever expanding community and a rising expected standard we envision a fire department that embodies and embraces excellence, integrity and professionalism. As we move into the future with the expansion of our ranks and advancements to our Fleet our values never waiver. We are committed to protecting with pride, serving with honor and evolving with a purpose to ensure the safety of our community.
- Newer well maintained fleet of trucks
- Newer Stations
- Growing Community
- 3 Firefighters on each engine
Mission Statement
The mission of the Johnston Fire Department is to provide protection of life, property, and the environment from the effects of fires, medical emergencies, and hazards. We engage the community in our mission through progressive community outreach. We will maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to all requests for services through training, maintenance of equipment, and a desire to serve our community.
About Us
The Town of Johnston covers 24.4 square miles and is home to approximately 30,000 residents. Johnston is a suburban community with a mix of residential, industrial and commercial use. Johnston is home to large corporations such as Citizens Bank, FM Global, Amazon along with many retail stores. Johnston Fire Department responds to 8,500 calls for service each year.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
- Must be minimum age of 18
- Proof of successfully passing the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Written Exam
- Proof of successfully passing the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Physical Performance Assessment within the past year
- Possess a valid Rhode Island EMT Basic license or higher. (Must remain valid throughout the application process).
- Possess a valid Basic Life Support CPR Certification. Must remain valid throughout the process.
- Possess a valid and active drivers license. Must remain valid throughout the process.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
- US Citizen or US-INS qualified for employment
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
A PHOTOCOPY OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
- Birth Certificate or US Passport or Naturalization Papers.
- Active and valid drivers license
- Active and valid EMT-Basic License or higher
- Current Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Written Exam Test Certificate issued by the RI Fire Chiefs Association.
- Current Rhode Island Fire Chiefs PPE Testing Certificate Issued by the RI Fire Chiefs Association.
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DUE UPON CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
- Successful Completion of a federal and state background check (Pre-Employment)
- Successful completion of a medical exam (Pre-Employment)
- Successful completion of drug screening (Pre-Employment)
- Successful completion of psychological evaluation (Pre-Employment)
- Successful Completion of the RI State Fire Academy FF I and FF II (Post-Employment)
- Successful completion of EMT Cardiac or higher (within the first year of employment)
Salary and Benefits
- Firefighter/ EMT Salary: $69,345-$76,089
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Single or Family Health Plan
- Fully paid Family Health Care in retirement
Any questions please contact; Training Division (401) 351-1600 Ext 1319 Email: training@johnstonfire.us
The Town of Johnston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
ADA/EEO/AA EMPLOYER
Perform skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in rendering medical assistance at medical and other emergency scenes; and in operating and maintaining Fire Department equipment, apparatus, and work environment.
Please direct questions regarding this position to training@johnstonfire.us
About Firefighter Jobs
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 FirefighterApp account to monitor for updates.