Friday, August 1, 2014

Cherry Hill Fire Department will be Accepting Applications for the Position of FF/EMT

Firefighter/Emergency
Medical Technician
Cherry Hill Fire District #13
1100 Marlkress Road
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Cherry Hill, NJ will be accepting applications for the position of FF/EMT in order to establish a hire list for future full-time firefighting positions starting Friday, August 1, 2014.

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements as set forth in NJ Statutes; Title 40A:14 (for example: Applicant must be eligible to be hired between 21 years of age and on or before their 35th birthday.

Applicants must be 19 years of age at the date of the written test.

As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees will be required to pass a thorough medical exam, psychiatric/psychological exam, and background investigation. Any psychological, medical, physical conditions, or defect which would prevent efficient performance of duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated, as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection.

Interested candidates should follow the process outlined on the CHFD website:  www.cherryhillfire.org by selecting the Career / Volunteer Opportunities link and then Fire Employment Opportunities. Once you complete and submit the Applicant Form, an electronic copy of the Preliminary Employment Application will be emailed to you for completion. All completed applications must be submitted to the Cherry Hill Fire Department no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2014. Applications received after the 29th at 4:00 PM will not be eligible.

For applicants that do not have an e-mail address, applications can also be obtained in person from Central Command during the following hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the month of August and must be returned no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2014.

Applicants must bring a valid driver’s license, photo ID, and a money order in the amount of $25.00 made payable to Cherry Hill Fire District 13 at the time of the written examination.  No other form of payment will be accepted.
The Board of Fire Commissioners of Cherry Hill, NJ is an equal opportunity employer.