Tyler Fire Department - Applications 11/13/2006

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APPLICATION/TESTING OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS SET TO BEGIN

NOVEMBER 13, 2006 thru DECEMBER 12, 2006

TESTING DATE IS SET FOR DECEMBER 21, 2006

The City of Tyler Fire Department currently has a staff of 132 certified

Firefighters and 10 pieces of front-line apparatus providing fire and rescue

emergency services to our citizens and visitors alike. We currently operate 9

stations and cover an area of 52.97 square miles. On May 11, 2005, the Tyler

City Council approved a Six-Year Plan that will provide one new fire station

with 12 additional staff, relocation of two fire stations, and provide two

dedicated truck companies. The Fire Department will also begin a regular

replacement schedule for apparatus. Through a visionary administration and a

skilled and dedicated workforce, the Tyler Fire Department will continue to

provide the highest level of fire protection services to the citizens of Tyler.

Applications are only accepted when “Open Application Process” dates have been

announced. Persons who meet the qualifications listed below may at that time

apply for the position of Firefighter I. Application packets may be obtained

from:

Staff Services Department, City Hall, 212 No. Bonner,

P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710

or online at : www.cityoftyler.org

Applicants who do not meet the following minimum qualifications will not be

allowed to test.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the following qualifications at the time of application.

Be a United Sates citizen or meet an employment authorization requirement as

mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Be 18 to 35 years of age on the date of the written test (cannot be 36 at

the time of the test).

Be a high school graduate or have a GED.

Be in good health and able to pass a medical examination.

Be in good physical condition and be able to perform all the essential

functions of the position.

Possess a valid driver’s license on date of appointment.

Be able to intelligently read, write and fluently speak the English

language.

PROCESSING STEPS

1. Written examination which will measure reading comprehension,

mathematical skills, mechanical comprehension and table interpretation.

2. Those applicants who pass the written examination will be placed on the

Civil Service Eligibility List for Firefighters in order of the written

examination score.

3. All applicants will be interviewed during the background verification

process and will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire prior

to the interview.

4. Polygraph examination

5. Background investigations will be conducted on all candidates after

completing the polygraph examination.

6. Drug Screen

7. Medical examination and work fitness examination.

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