Firefighter

City of Yonkers•Yonkers, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Firefighter work is hazardous and involves fire fighting and prevention, salvage, and rescue operations, requiring mental acuity and physical stamina. Under the direct supervision of superior officers, firefighters perform firefighting and prevention duties. Routine custodial work at the station house and equipment maintenance are performed under general supervision and inspected upon completion. Related work is performed as required. The job is with the Yonkers Fire Department. The examination is being held to fill future vacancies as they occur. Candidates must satisfy the residency, age, education or experience, and driver’s license requirements by the specified deadlines. The written examination is worth 100% of the final score, and the physical agility test is pass/fail as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Be a legal resident of the City of Yonkers continuously for at least one year immediately before the written test and remain a city resident through appointment.
Be at least 17 years and 6 months old and under 32 on the written test date; be at least 18 at appointment. An age deduction for qualifying military service may be applied, up to seven years against the maximum age.
By appointment, meet one of the listed qualification paths: high school graduation or an accepted equivalent; 24 college-level credits plus a New York State high school equivalency diploma; two years of satisfactory full-time paid firefighter or fire officer experience in another municipality or a comparable qualifying government or military position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience within the stated limits.
Possess a Class D driver’s license valid in New York State.
Pass the written examination, with a final score of at least 70.
Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), which is pass/fail and has a maximum total time of 10 minutes and 20 seconds.
Undergo full fingerprinting before certification for permanent appointment.
File the application in person during the official filing period and pay the non-refundable $50 fee by check or money order payable to the City of Yonkers.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire alarms, emergency calls, and medical emergency calls with a fire company.
Lay and connect hose lines and nozzles weighing up to 150 pounds, and turn water on and off.
Hold fire hoses and direct the water stream.
Operate a pressure pump.
Make openings in burning buildings for ventilation and access.
Remove people and property from burning buildings.
Perform salvage operations at fire scenes, including covering furniture with tarpaulins and cleaning debris.
Learn and practice new methods.
Drive and operate motor-driven firefighting equipment.
Administer emergency first aid to injured people.
Clean and maintain firefighting equipment.