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General Requirements for Firefighters |
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CITIZENSHIP Must be a citizen of the United States. AGE Not less than 18 or more than 35 years of age at the announced closing date for filing applications for the position. 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: Age limitation does not apply to those who are already members of the Police and Fire Retirement System of New Jersey. NOTE: When applicants have reached their 35th birthday, they are considered to be over 35 years old. Age limits are based on the announced closing date for filing Department of Personnel applications. EDUCATION Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate. LICENSE Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. MEDICAL EXAMINATION As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination 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. MORE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS may be found by visiting the New Jersey Dept of Personnel Website: Firefighter Job Specification: Click here http://webapps.dop.state.nj.us/jobspec/01839.htm |
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NORTH HUDSON REGIONAL FIRE & RESCUE |