Positions Available - 2
Application Deadline - February 22, 2008 by 5:00 pm
Test Date - March 1, 2008
Thank you for your employment interest as a FireFighter with the City of Balch Springs. This information will provide guidelines regarding the employment process for FireFighter.
Application
The City of Balch Springs is currently accepting applications. All qualified persons must complete and submit an application (hand delivered or mailed, no faxes will be accepted) with attached certificates to the Balch Springs Fire Department Administration Division located at 12500 Elam Road on or before February 22, 2008 by 5:00 pm. All applications must include:
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Copy of the Tesas Commission on Fire Protection FireFighter Certification
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Copy of Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic or EMT Certification.
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Copy of DD214 with an honorable discharge (if applicable)
Qualifications
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Must be certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a minimum Basic FireFighter by test date.
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Must be certified by the Texas Department of State Health Dervices as an EMT or Paramedic by test date.
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Must obtain or have the ability to obtain a valid Class B Texas Driver's licenses.
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Must be at least 18 years of age by test date.
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Must not have reached 36 years of age by hire date.
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Must not have any convictions above a Class B misdemeanor.
Written Examination
The written exam will be on March 1, 2008. Registration will be between 7:15 am - 7:45 am. Doors will lock at 7:50 am. Test will begin promptly at 8:00 am. Applicants must bring their Drivers License and Social Security Card. If you have lost your social security card, please bring your birth certificate. Applicants will be given a 2.5 hour time limit to take the written exam. Results will be ranked from highest to lowest. Results will be posted following the exam at the fire station. Those applicants who turn in a DD214 reflecting an honorable discharge with their aplication will receive an additional five points to their passing grade. The top 20 will go on to the physical agility. Be at the fire station by 12:15 pm. Physical agility will start at 12:30 pm.
Written Test Location
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Balch Springs Civic Center
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12400 Elam Road
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Balch Springs, TX, 75180
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Mapsco 59AU
To get to the Civic Center from 635 (LBJ) exit Elam Road and go east. The Civic Center is right behind the Pine Tree Chinese Restaurant on the right hand side just as you go through the light at Shepherd Lane.
Physical Agility Location
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Balch Springs Police & Fire Complex
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12500 Elam Road
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Balch Springs, TX, 75180
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Mapsco 59 AU
To get to the Fire Department from 635 (LBJ) exit Elam Road and go east. Come through the red light at Shepherd Lane. The fire department is on the righ-hand side. Please park across the street at Prosperity Bank.