CITY OF ALTON Civil Service

101 East Third Street, Room 100 Alton, IL 62002

FIREFIGHTER

Accepting applications online January 29-March 20, 2020

To access the online application please visit: www.cityofaltonil.com/careers

Salary: $52,007 probationary/ $61,184.70 annually

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to learn a variety offirefighting duties and methods within a reasonable period of time; to climb laddersand work at considerable heights; to think and act quickly in emergency situations.

• Physical strength, stamina and agility sufficient to perform strenuous work,under adverse weather and hazardous conditions.

• Good general intelligence and emotional stability.• Graduation from an accredited high school or the possession of a GED Certificate for

high school awarded by a state or the United States government.• Must possess Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic license from Illinois

Department of Public Health or have the ability to obtain license from IDPHby date of hire.

• Establish and maintain residency in the City of Alton within 90 days of completedprobationary period. *May live outside Alton limits, but within the mapincluded in this packet for $1500 annually*

• Valid Illinois Driver License and able to secure an Illinois Driver License, Class"B", within 90 days of completion of probationary period.

• Minimum age of not less than 21 years; maximum age of not yet 35 years.• In excellent physical condition as proven by a physician selected by the

Civil Service Commission.• Vision: Correctable to 20/20 with normal color and depth perception, proven by

appropriate tests.

Test Dates The written test is scheduled for Saturday April 4, 2020 at 9am at Lewis and

Clark Community College. Doors open at 8am. All candidates who pass the written test will be required to have CPAT

certification through the St Louis County Fire Academy. See Eligibility Processfor details. Valid CPAT cards from other testing centers may be accepted.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ALTON, ILLINOIS

Job Description FIREFIGHTER-FIRE DEPARTMENT

NATURE OF WORK Firefighters are required to perform all tasks related to the basic functions of fire

control, extinguishment, and fire prevention. In addition, firefighters are expected to be competent in emergency medical treatment, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue skills such as confined space, vehicle, water, and rope rescue techniques. A firefighter must be competent in the proper methods and techniques of forcible entry, ropes, portable extinguishers, ladders, fire hose, salvage, overhaul, fire streams, fire apparatus, ventilation, rescue, self-contained breathing apparatus, emergency medical treatment and inspection practices. Firefighters must be willing to continually learn and advance in rank within the department. He/She must promote good public relations for the Alton Fire Department and the City of Alton. A firefighter must perform all daily routine duties as well as any other duties assigned by supervising officers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK Station Duties

• Check personal protective equipment for serviceability each day.• Wash and clean department vehicles and apparatus.• Maintain department property: wash hose, clean and check equipment and

apparatus, assist with mechanical duties on apparatus, clean and wash floors andwalls, including restrooms.

• Study and drill in the following: firefighting principles and practices,equipment operation and maintenance, first-aid, rescue techniques, streetlocations, and fire prevention activities.

• Minimum of three (3) hours on the job training daily.• Perform code enforcement inspections and make drawings and pre-fire plans of

various buildings within the city.Emergency Response Duties

• Respond to fire alarms with a company: lay and connect hose, direct waterstreams, use portable extinguishers, forcible entry tools, breathing apparatus,ladders, appliances and tools.

• Ventilate burning buildings by opening windows, cutting holes in roofs andfloors, and using smoke ejectors and positive pressure fans.

• Perform salvage and overhaul techniques at fire scenes• Return to quarters and clean and check all equipment and apparatus and insure

readiness for the next emergency.• Assist with rescue activities and perform emergency medical care on patients.

Firefighter Job Description, Page 2

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS

• A general knowledge of mechanical principles.• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to learn a variety of

firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable period of time; to climb laddersand work at considerable heights; to think and act quickly in emergency situations.

• Physical strength, stamina and agility sufficient to perform strenuous work, underadverse weather and hazardous conditions.

• Good general intelligence and emotional stability.REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited high school or the possession of a GED Certificate forhigh school awarded by a state or the United States government.

• Must possess Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic license from IllinoisDepartment of Public Health or have the ability to obtain license from IDPH by dateof hire.

• Successful completion of Illinois Firefighter Basic Academy within one year of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS • Establish and maintain residency in the City of Alton within 90 days of completed

probationary period.*See Page 1 of this packet for new exceptions to thisrequirement.

• Valid Illinois Driver License and able to secure an Illinois Driver License, Class"B", within 90 days of completion of probationary period.

• Minimum age of not less than 21 years; maximum age of not yet 35 years.• In excellent physical condition as proven by a physician selected by the

Civil Service Commission.• Vision: Correctable to 20/20 with normal color and depth perception, proven by

appropriate tests.

______________________________ Department Head Date

_____________________________ Civil Service Commissioner Date

Firefighter Eligibility Process 2020

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 21 as of date of written examination (April 4, 2020) and less than 35 as of date of exam unlessotherwise exempt by statute

• Must be a United States citizen or meet requirements for citizenship• Must read, write and speak English• Must be in excellent physical condition and have good vision• Must be of good moral character, must not have been convicted of a felony or any crimes or guilty of

infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct as described in Illinois Compiled Statutes65ILCS5/10-1-7• Must be legally eligible to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois and must possess a valid Illinois

Driver’s License at the time of hire.• Must possess Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic license from Illinois Department of Public Health

or have the ability to obtain license from IDPH by date of hire.

Upon successful completion of written examination (April 4, 2020), applicants with a score of 70 or above will be placed on a Preliminary eligibility list.

In order to be placed on the Initial eligibility list, applicants will be required to provide documentation of current Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb license. The CPAT examination consists of: stair climb, hose drag, equipment carry, ladder raise & extension, forcible entry, search, rescue, ceiling breach & pull. CPAT success is measured on a pass/fail basis. Individuals who pass the CPAT and Ladder climb test will be placed on the Initial Eligibility list. Visit http://stlcofireacademy.com/PhysicalAgility.html or call Betty Stoecklin at 314-889-8670 to schedule your testing. Cost for testing and Ladder Climb license is $110. Financial Hardship Waiver (enclosed in packet) will be granted to individuals who qualify under WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines. CPAT certification must be submitted by June 16, 2020.

Once the Initial Eligibility List is posted, applicants will be allowed 10 days to request that additional points (to a maximum of 15) be added to their written score as follows:

Veteran’s 5 points Minimum of one year active service with honorable discharge

Education 5 points Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services from an accredited college

Residency 5 points City of Alton Resident

At the end of the 10-day period (June 26, 2020), a Final Eligibility List, reflecting the addition of requested points, will be posted and remain in effect for a 2-year period.

The hiring process will include an interview with the Civil Service Commission, background investigation, as well as psychological and physical examinations.

To: Civil Service Commission

Re: Preference Points

In accordance with Illinois State Statute 10-1-16 and City Ordinance 6655, the Firefighter Employment Act, and Civil Service Rule 7.15 regarding Preference, I am requesting that points be added to my recent written test score which places me on the Initial Eligibility List for the position of Firefighter with the City of Alton

PRINTED Name

SIGNATURE DATE

Check which points you will be claiming and PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION FOR POINTS AS LISTED:

Veteran’s 5 points for a minimum of one year active service with honorable discharge. Provide DD214 Member 4 Copy

Education:

5 points Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science or Emergency Services from an accredited college. Provide transcript showing degree attained.

5 points Residency. Proof of City of Alton Residency includes Driver’s License, etc.

DEADLINE: This form and required document must be received no later than

5pm, June 26, 2020

*Preference Points will only be added if the candidate receives a passing score of 70 orhigher on the written test.

CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS CIVIL SERVICE

CPAT Fee Waiver Form

The City of Alton has a fee waiver program for firefighter applicants who cannot afford the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) testing fee. A Financial Hardship Waiver will be granted to individuals who qualify under WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines. Please complete the following and submit to the Civil Service Office, 101 E. Third Street, Room 100, Alton, IL 62002.

First Name: ________________________________________________________ Last Name: ________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP: ____________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________Cell: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________

To apply for the waiver you must show proof of financial hardship.

I, _________________________________(print your name) hereby declare that all information filled out on this form, documentation used to verify that I cannot pay the CPAT testing fee, and my financial hardship claim is true and accurate. If not, I understand that any possibility of having my CPAT testing fee waived will be voided along with any test scores, regardless of where I am in the testing process.

______________________________________ ____________________________ Signature Date

Civil Service Office 101 E. Third Street, Room 100

Alton, IL 62002 618.463.3599

Residency Map for City of Alton

City of Alton Firefighters may live within the boundaries of the map in Illinois and St. Louis County or St. Charles County in Missouri for $1500 per year