WABASH,IN Applications are being accepted until 4:00 pm, the 19th of August 2016, by the City of Wabash Fire Department for the position of probationary firefighter.
Applications, job description, and agility test requirements may be obtained at City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana and also can be downloaded on the City of Wabash Website HYPERLINK “http://www.cityofwabash.com/city-information/employment-opportunities/” http://www.cityofwabash.com/city-information/employment-opportunities/ . Applications must be returned to City Hall by 4:00 pm, the 19th day of August 2016.
Under Indiana Code 36-8-4-7, a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department after the person has reached thirty-six (36) years of age.
To be considered for appointment, applicants must:
Have a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Possess a current, valid driver’s license at time of appointment.
Pass an aptitude, physical agility, and the 1977 PERF examinations.
Pass a background check.
Possess high moral character and commitment to service.
Meet the residency requirements of Indiana Code 36-8-4-2, and be able to respond from their residence within 30 minutes.
Because of the Department’s efforts to improve the services it provides, preference may be given to applicants who are EMT licensed Paramedics with a history of fire training. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain paramedic/fire certification for the duration of their employment with the Wabash Fire Department.
A recent photograph must accompany all applications.
Testing of applicants will be conducted the 10th day of September, at 8:00 a.m. at the fire station located at 1000 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana.
THE CITY OF WABASH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER