Fire Fighter is responsible for rapid response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Works with firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials. Being a Fire Fighter performs search and rescue, responds to auto accidents, and provides emergency medical services. Uses and operates fire tools, equipment and apparatus as effectively and safely as possible. Additionally, Fire Fighter performs routine maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment and gear to ensure proper condition and preparedness for emergencies. Prepares post-incident reports as required. May participate in fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. May require an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Fire Fighter works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Fire Fighter typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
To be eligible to take part in the examination process for fire fighter, applicants must possess the following qualifications:
Age exemptions:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
The pre-employment assessment process will consist of the following:
Review of Qualifications: Applications will be evaluated upon receipt by the Human Resources staff. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in this Notice will not be allowed to continue in the examination process.
Written Test: The written test will be given the week of May 20, 2024, in the first floor meeting room at the Decatur Civic Center, #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each session. The written test will take approximately 3 hours. Candidates will be required to present a photo ID (e.g. driver's license, school ID, etc.) to be admitted into the testing room. Candidates will have the option to purchase a study guide for the written exam and take a practice test by going to www.iosolutions.com. No prior training or experience in the job of fire fighter is assumed of candidates taking this test. The written exam consists of both a cognitive and a non-cognitive component. The minimum passing score for the written test will be 70.00%. Candidates who pass the written test will be placed on the preliminary eligible register. The written score will be weighted at 50%. Only those who receive a passing score on the written exam will be permitted to advance to the oral interview.
Physical Abilities Test: Applicants are required to have a valid Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) card, including confirmation of the successful completion of the Ladder Climb test, issued within the last 12 months before the deadline which is May 24, 2024. Candidates who already have these certifications should attach a copy to their application. It is strongly encouraged that candidates begin the CPAT and Ladder Climb process as soon as possible.
CPAT and Ladder Climb tests are given by the Central Illinois Fire Chiefs (CIFC) facility located in Decatur. For registration and information about dates and fees, contact CIFC at www.centralillinoisfirechiefs.com. The CPAT consists of eight critical physical tasks that simulate actual job duties on the fire ground. The CPAT requires fire fighter candidates to successfully complete the following activities:
A. Veterans' Preference – 5 points
To qualify for veterans' points, candidates must have been engaged in the military service of the United States for a period of at least one year of active duty and were honorable discharged therefrom, or who are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service.
B. Residency Preference – 5 points
To qualify for Decatur Residency Preference, as of the date of the written examination, candidates must have lived within the defined corporate limits of the City of Decatur for a minimum of 12 months.
C. Fire Fighter Experience Preference – 3 points maximum
To qualify for Fire Fighter Experience Preference, candidates must have been either a paid full-time fire fighter (3 points) or volunteer fire fighter (1 point) for at least one year. A candidate may not receive the full amount of preference points under this subsection if the amount of points awarded would place the candidate before a veteran on the eligibility list. If more than one candidate receiving experience preference points is prevented from receiving all of their points due to not being allowed to pass a veteran, the candidates shall be placed on the list below the veteran in rank order based on the totals received if all points under this subsection were to be awarded. Any remaining ties on the list shall be determined by lot.
D. EMT Certification Preference – 5 points maximum
To qualify for EMT Preference, candidates must be an EMT-P (5 points), EMT-I (4 points) or EMT-B (3 points).
E. Education Preference – 3 points
To qualify for Education Preference, candidates must have an Associate's degree or at least 60 hours of coursework in a fire science or emergency medical services related field.
No candidate may claim a preference prior to the written or oral examination being held. Candidates who are eligible for preference points shall make a claim in writing within ten days after the posting of the initial eligibility list. The final eligibility list, which includes all preference points, will be established in numeric descending order. This register is good for two years or until exhausted.
Background Check After the establishment of a final eligibility list, candidates are subject to a background investigation, which includes, among other things, a review of the applicant’s moral character, criminal background history and employment history. This includes fingerprinting.
RESIDENCY
Employees hired as Fire Fighters May 1, 2010 or after shall be required to reside within Macon County or within the corporate limits of any municipality extending into Macon County. Upon original appointment, an appointee may reside outside said limits but shall be required as a condition of continued employment to comply with said residency requirement no later than ninety (90) days after the completion of said appointee's probationary period. This position requires a one-year probationary period of actual work time. Absences of 30 days or more for any reason shall extend the probationary period for the length of the absence.
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