Firefighter

The work involves responsibility for responding to fires, emergency aid calls and accidents. An employee in this class performs professional firefighting work of a hazardous nature to protect life and property. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking fire officer and in conformance with departmental regulations and standing policy. Routine maintenance and custodial work on station equipment is also performed when not engaged in emergency responses. Does related work as required. Background Investigation: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation and psychological evaluation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offenses are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicants will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required. Special Requirement for Appointment in School Districts or BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a School District or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Qualifying Physical Agility Test: Qualified applicants are encouraged to maintain good physical fitness practices as they will be called to the physical fitness test on an as needed basis. Candidates will be given only one opportunity to pass the Physical Fitness Test. A description of the physical fitness test and requirements are attached. Complete testing policy is available in the Department of Human Resources upon request.

Graduation from high school, or higher, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:
1. Ability to learn and apply information - These questions test for the ability to learn new information and apply it to answer questions effectively. Candidates will read information presented in a Training Lesson and then answer questions regarding the information and procedures covered in the Training Lesson. All information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the Training Lesson, and candidates will be able to refer to the Training Lesson when answering the questions. Some of the questions may require candidates to combine information from different portions of what has been learned in the Training Lesson. No prior knowledge of any specific job or subject matter is needed. Subjects of Examination continued on page 3
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EXAM NO. 60072-180

Candidates must have their domicile as Ontario, Livingston, Monroe, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, or Yates County for at least one month immediately preceding the examination date. ➢ It is the applicants’ responsibility to clearly show that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

This examination is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill future vacancies in this title, which may occur during the life of the Eligible List. An eligible may receive only one Permanent appointment from this Eligible List. If an eligible accepts a Contingent-Permanent appointment their name will be removed from the Eligible List only for the department or agency in which she/he ...