Be One of Parkersburg's Bravest!

Civil Service Entrance Test Scheduled for July 23, 2007 - CLICK HERE for details.

BENEFITS

• Hospitalization -Paid health insurance depending on provider selected
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay (State schedule)
• 20 Year Retirement
• Uniform Allowance
• Civil Service Protection
• $.17 longevity each year on anniversary date
• $800 per year uniform allowance
• Promotions are based on availability of rank openings and are determined by testing

HIRING PROCESS

The Parkersburg Fire Department Civil Service Commission conducts a written examination for applicants. The exam evaluates such factors as aptitude and other related factors..

Applicants are placed on a civil service list ranked in the order of the test score and credit for military service. Hiring announcements will be publicized, and anyone having an application on file will be notified by mail of the testing date.

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

A physical agility test will be administered after the written exam. The agility test consists of:

• 1.5 mile run
• push ups
• sit ups
• dummy carry
• balance beam
• flexibility test
• stair climb/high-rise carry
• hose hoist
• ladder climb
• hose pull - dry
• hose pull - wet
• hose maze

Only those applicants successfully completing this physical agility test will be considered.

After an applicant has been placed on the Civil Service list and successfully completed the physical agility test, they are subject to the following:

• background investigation
• driver record check
• criminal history check
• employment history
• neighborhood check 
• medical exams, which include a hearing and vision screening

A review of the applicant's file by the Civil Service Commissioners determines the applicant's certification for employment. All applicants must complete: Firefighter Section 1&2, EMT-Basic (including CPR, AED, combi-tube), Haz Mat training, City map testing. In addition, the candidate must also complete a Joint Apprenticeship Training Program (3 years) to become a Journeyman Firefighter.