FIREFIGHTER - CITY OF DUNCANVILLE

CITY OF DUNCANVILLE
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT AS
FIREFIGHTER

QUALIFIED APPLICANT

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and shall not have reached their 36th birthday.
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must be certified as a firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection OR be certified as a paramedic by the Texas Department of Health.
• Must have a valid class A or B Texas driver's license with an excellent driving record.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be a non-tobacco user.
• Height and weight in proportion.

EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES

• Application Form
• Polygraph and Psychological Test
• Civil Service Exam (scheduled on an as need basis)
• Interviews with Peer Board and Chief
• Physical Ability Test
• Physical Examination by Physician
• Thorough and Extensive Background Investigation

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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

A thorough background investigation is conducted on all eligible applicants.
Any misrepresentation or omission in the application or other forms will be grounds for rejection or dismissal.

ANNUAL SALARY (Effective 10/01/06)

• $ 41,586 Start
• $ 43,666 1 Year
• $ 45,194 2 Years
• $ 46,775 3 Years
• $ 48,413 4 Years
• $ 50,107 5 Years
• $ 53,257 6 Years

  (Firefighters assigned to paramedic duties receive additional paramedic certificate pay.)

HOURS

• Normal duty is 24 hours on 48 off.

UNIFORMS

• Uniforms provided by the City of Duncanville