City of Reading Fire Department - Recruitment

Recruitment (Career)

Career Firefighter Job Description

The following benefits apply to probationary firefighters in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Reading and Reading Firefighters’ Local 1803-IAFF for the contract period beginning January 2006 through December 2010.

· Probationary period of 12 months, during which time new employees will receive all necessary training as specified by the Department

· Entry-level salary $48,250 (effective January 2007)

· Longevity pay, life insurance, hospitalization, dental, vision and prescription program

· Employees having less than 15 years of service shall be granted 3 vacation periods of 72 hours per period

· Sick leave shall be earned at 2.5 shifts per month and shall be accumulated to a maximum of 105 shifts

· Holiday pay for 14 annual holidays

· Annual clothing allowance of $700

· One set of turnout gear to be provided by the City

Civil Service Process

Competitive Civil Service Process

File Civil Service application

Written Entrance Examination

Background Check

Oral Interview

Physical Ability Test/IAFF Standard

Conditional Offer of Employment

Medical Examination

Appointment from Eligibility List*

*A certified eligibility list remains in effect for a period of three years.

Recruitment (Volunteer)

Membership in a volunteer company is open to anyone, however, volunteers wishing to participate in fire-fighting activities must be State-level certified in the “Essentials of Fire-Fighting” (or its equivalent), Hazardous-Materials Operations, and First-Aid/CPR. The Department can arrange for this training. For information on volunteer membership, contact Fire Headquarters at 610-655-6080.