Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic

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Company Name: Danville Fire Department and Washington Township/Avon Fire Department

Title of Position: Firefighter/EMT

Title of Position: Firefighter/Paramedic

The Danville Fire Department and Washington Township/ Avon Fire Department are accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter /Paramedic.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Must have a current CPAT card at time of written test issued no earlier than July 10, 2019.

All applicants must go through a Recruit Academy.

Must be a high school graduate, as evidenced by a transcript issued by an accredited high school. An achievement test certificate from an accredited high school or State Board of education is acceptable.

Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license.

Washington Township / Avon Fire Department requirement: Must be willing, if hired, to reside not more than 50 miles from the Washington Township, Hendricks County boundaries.

Required Experience:

No experience or qualifications are necessary, but some preference may be given to individuals who already have required certifications.

Application Process:

100-foot ladder climb that is pass/fail.

A written aptitude test.

An oral interview. JOB CODE: OP-AA

Additional Information:

Not all applicants will be invited to an oral interview depending on their written test scores, but will be placed on a list of possible applicants. Individual departments may have specific components that are outside the formal hiring process, including pre-employment requirements.

After the hiring process, departments may select applicants from anywhere on the

list, that meet their specific needs. Your specific ranking on the final list does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Applicants on the hiring list have the option to turn down an offer of employment,

if they desire to work for a specific department.

But once an applicant accepts employment from a department, they are considered

off the list and cannot accept an offer from the other department.

Tentative Dates

Ladder Climb June 27, 2020 @ 8:00 a.m.

Written Test July 11, 202 0 @ 9:00 a.m.

Oral Interview s July 21, 2020 – July 23, 2020

Location of testing components will be provided to applicants when applications are received or by accessing www.avonfd.org/careershiring.

How to Apply: www.avonfd.org/careershiring

Application deadline: June 12, 2020 @ 4 p.m.
 

Application fee of $25.00 should be mailed to:

Hendricks County Fire Chiefs Association - Hiring Process
311 Production Drive
Avon, Indiana, 46123.

Application fee: $25.00 (MUST be paid by check or money order - NO CASH)
Make checks payable to: Hendricks County Fire Chiefs Association

Applicants who have not paid the application fee prior to the ladder climb date will not be allowed to participate in the process.

Please direct any questions concerning the process to:
Courtney Snyder, Administrative Assistant csnyder@avonfd.org or 317-272-2155 ext. 402.

Employer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Washington Township provides essential services including township assistance, parks and recreation, education, community engagement, prevention, emergency response and preparedness, programming, and cemetery care. We were founded December 29, 1823. As of the 2010 Census, we had a population of 44,764, or about 31 percent of the total population in Hendricks County.

We strive to focus on the quality of life of those we serve; the responsible and transparent use of taxpayer funds; and investment in the development of our employees to create a positive culture and better serve all. All of us aim to show ownership, commitment, passion, and caring in everything we do.