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Applications will be accepted for the position of Firefighter/EMT from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM weekdays during the period of April 17, 2024 through December 29, 2025. The deadline to submit applications will be 3:30 PM on December 31, 2025. Application may be filled out on www.FireFighterApp.com/NorthProvidenceFD
Applicants must meet the following:
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age by the close of the application period.
- Must be a US citizen (Birth Certificate and/or US-INS Papers).
- Must be a High School graduate or possess a GED Certificate.
- Must possess a current Rhode Island EMT License.
- Must obtain a Rhode Island EMT Cardiac License within 24 months of hiring.
- Must have a valid certificate of completion of the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs Physical Performance Assessment (PPA) upon oral interview date. https://rifirechiefs.com/ppa-info/
- Must have a valid certificate of completion from the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs written exam with a score of 70% and above upon oral interview date. https://rifirechiefs.com/ppa-info/
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must submit a copy of your driving record (obtained from the Operator Control Office-Registry of Motor Vehicles from the state in which you reside)
- Must submit a copy of your Criminal History Record (obtained from the Department of Attorney General in the state in which you reside).
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Firefighter
- Must agree to remain tobacco free while on duty as a condition of employment, signed affidavit required prior to entrance in the Recruit Training Academy
- May submit a 1-page resume with application.
Applicants must complete the application on FirefighterApp.com along with copies of the following: birth certificate or US-INS papers, driver’s license, high school diploma or GED Certificate, PPA Completion Certificate, EMT License, copy of Driving Record and copy of Criminal History Record
The Town of North Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Please direct questions regarding this position to fdtraining@northprovidenceri.gov
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Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PublicSafetyApp account to monitor for updates.