Become an Elizabeth Firefighter

EARN A GREAT SALARY

EXCELLENT MEDICAL BENEFITS

EXCELLENT WORK SCHEDULE

EXCELLENT PENSION & MORE

 

REQUIREMENTS:

RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF ELIZABETH

18 - 35 YEARS OF AGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

US CITIZEN

N.J. DRIVERS LICENSE

 

APPLICATION PERIOD RUNS FROM MAY 1, 2006 - AUGUST 31, 2006
ELIZABETH FD TRAINING/RECRUITMENT DIVISION

 908-820-2829

MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 AM -5 PM

OR SUBMIT REQUEST IN WRITING TO:

ELIZABETH FIRE DEPARTMENT

DIVISION OF TRAINING/RECRUITMENT

411 IRVINGTON AVE

ELIZABETH, NJ 07208

 

 

Text Box: MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass thorough medical and psychiatric examinations to be administered by the appointing authority.  Any psychological, medical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the 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.   APPLICATION Candidates may file only ONE application.  Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on the eligible list(s) based on residency, volunteer or exempt preferences.   EXAMINATION FEE: An examination fee of $35 (check, money order or credit card) is required and MUST be SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION.  The $35 fee will be waived for candidates who are receiving General Assistance, Aid to Families with Dependant Children (AFDC) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).   STUDY GUIDES: A Study Guide and Physical Conditioning Manual are available at the NJ Department of Personnel website (www.state.nj.us/personnel) Also recommended is: Entrance Firefighter Written Exam Study Guide compiled by Arthur R. Couvillon and available at most major bookstores.       Text Box: REQUIREMENTS ELIZABETH CITY ORDINANCE: From the time of application to the date of hire, applicant MUST be a RESIDENT of the City of ELIZABETH, NJ   CITIZENSHIP: Applicants must be CITIZENS of the UNITED STATES   EDUCATION: Applicants must be GRADUATES from HIGH SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, or possess an approved HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATE.   AGE: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and no more than 35 years of age at the announced closing date for filing applications.  NOTE:  In determining maximum age eligibility of veterans, time spent in active military service during periods specified in the Department of Personnel laws and rules will be deducted from the attained age.   NOTE: When applicants have reached their 35th birthday, they are considered over 35 years old.  Age limits are based on the announced closing date for filing Department of Personnel applications.   NOTE: In accordance with NJSA 40A:14-45, Applicants who are qualified firefighters having served in a volunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least two (2) years preceding appointment, may not be less than 21 years of age, nor more than 40 years of age.

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR AN APPLICATION:  Contact the Elizabeth Fire Department Fire Headquarters located on Irvington Avenue or call headquarters at 908-820-2805 to have your name put on the list.  When new dates are set for current tests, applications will be mailed to your attention.   You can also visit the US Department of Personnel on the web at http://www.state.nj.us/personnel (use the key word: firefighter in the search box)