07/09/2013
CITY OF HARRISBURG
BUREAU OF FIRE
RECRUITING NEW FIREFIGHTERS
Everyday our friends, family and neighbors depend on someone to step in and make a difference in a crisis …From holding Mrs. Jones’ hand while a medical professional cares for her husband to crawling down a smoke filled hallway searching for a missing person…. Our diverse team of men and women work together for one purpose… to help our neighbors when they need us.
NOW IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE … TO JOIN US, YOU NEED TO ….
- Be 19 years of age by July 26, 2013
- Have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Be a United States citizen
- Possess a current valid driver’s license which has not been suspended or restored since July 26, 2010. Any applicant who possesses an out-of-state driver’s license must obtain a Pennsylvania driver’s license on or before the completion of the Municipal Fire Academy, if hired.
- Not have been refused vehicle registration for violation of financial responsibility (insurance) laws since July 26, 2010.
- Perform successfully on the written exam, physical agility test, employment interview, background investigation as well as psychological and medical examinations
- Establish residency in the City of Harrisburg within six (6) months of completion of the probationary period and maintain residency throughout employment
When you join the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, you will experience new and exciting challenges everyday and most importantly, you will learn what Harrisburg Firefighters already know – Firefighters have the greatest job in the world! So – WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK?
TO APPLY: Visit the City of Harrisburg’s Bureau of Human Resources (Room 406 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City Government Center, 10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA) to obtain an application. There is a $50.00 fee to file the application. Needs-based fee waivers are available.
If you have any questions, call City of Harrisburg, Bureau of Human Resources: 717-255-6475, or visit www.harrisburgpa.gov.
The City of Harrisburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Mayor Linda D. Thompson
Please be advised the Receiver’s Quarterly Status Report has been filed with Commonwealth Court and is now posted to the Receiver’s website – www.pa.gov/harrisburgreceiver under “View Important Documents”.