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The Coventry Fire District is NOW HIRING!
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Perform skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in rendering medical assistance at medical and other emergency scenes; and in operating and maintaining Fire Department equipment, apparatus, and work environment.
Application Period: Monday, May 8, 2023 through Thursday, June 8, 2023
Application Deadline: Thursday, June 8, 2023 by 11:59 PM EST
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
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Must be at least 18 years of age by Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Must possess and furnish a copy of valid driver’s license.
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Must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
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Successful completion of the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs Physical Performance Assessment within the last 12 calendar months.
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EMT - Basic to apply, Must be a licensed Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician CARDIAC or Paramedic Certification at time of job offer.
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Paramedic Preferred (worth 2 points on exam)
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NFPA 1001 level 1 and level 2 Preferred (worth 2 points on exam score for both)
Successful completion of RI Fire Chiefs Written Exam within the last 12 calendar months.
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Written Exam weight 55%
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Oral Interview Weight 45%
The minimum passing score required on written shall be 70 points.
-Ladder climb test
*Coventry Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all applicants*
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You can apply online by clicking here -->