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"TAKE THE TRUE TEST OF COURAGE"

 

 

 

 


THE CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT IS RECRUITING

FIREFIGHTER \ PARAMEDIC

QUALIFICATIONS

  •        At least 18 years old and must apply before 36th birthday.
  •        Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  •     Must have a valid drivers license.
  •    Must be a National Registry Paramedic OR have a WV Paramedic Certification
  •    on the examination date.

 

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

 

            Written Examination:

The written examination will determine the applicant’s relative ability to function as a firefighter.  (Examination Study Guides will be available when CFD Application is completed and returned to the department.)

           Qualifying Applicants:

After passing the written examination, the applicant will be placed on an eligibility list.  Positions on the eligibility list will be based on written exam scores only.

          The applicant will then undergo:

      1.            Candidate Physical Ability Testing            (CPAT)

  This test determines the physical   ability of potential applicants.

     2.          A background investigation which will include:

·             Fingerprint check

·             Driving history check

·             Criminal history check

·             Employment history check

·             Reference check

·             Neighborhood check

    3.          Psychological Screening

    4.          A Medical Exam  (NFPA 1582)

Upon successful completion of the above elements, a conditional offer of employment may be made.

 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

 

The Fire Department Will Provide:

    1.          Training:

  Fire Suppression Training

  EMT Medical Training

  Hazardous Materials Training

  3 Year Journeyman Firefighter

  Training

    2.          Specialized Training is also available:

  Paramedic Training (optional)

  Arson Investigation

  Fire Code Enforcement

  Fire Prevention Education

  High Angle Rescue

  Fire Boat Operations

  Water Rescue & SCUBA Diving

Promotional Policy:

Promotions are based on written examinations scores and department seniority, as set by the Charleston Fire Department Civil service Commission.

 

FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT PACKAGE

 

Salary:

The current starting salary is $30,666; after 6 months $33,588.  Upon completion of a 1 year probationary period a Fire/Medic salary will increase to $33,726 per year.

Additional EMT & Paramedic Incentive Pay:

.50 cents extra per hour when you work as an EMT and $1.50 extra per hour when you work as a Paramedic on one the fire department ambulances.

College Incentive Pay:

Firefighters will receive .50˘ a month for each credit hour, up to a maximum of 128 hours after probation.

Clothing Allowance:

$700 annually after probation.

Retirement:

A firefighter may retire after 20 years service and after age 50 may draw a pension:

  *20 years—60% of the average of their       highest three years

  *25 years—70% of the average of their       highest three years

  *30 years—75% of the average of their       highest three years

(75% is the maximum)

 

After 20 years, a firefighter with military service will receive 1 percentage point towards his pension for each year of military service, up to four years.

   ·A "section 457" deferred compensation is also offered, on a voluntary basis, through the "ICMA Retirement Corporation"

Insurance

The City of Charleston offers several Health Insurance plans (with optional dependant coverage).  Vision Care Insurance, Dental Insurance and Life Insurance.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Period has expired for this hiring process, Please check back later.

 

For directions to the Charleston Civic Center follow the link below

http://www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com/location.htm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

chasfire@ntelos.net