CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS
2004 FIREFIGHTER
Starting Salary: $27,708
City of Little Rock Human Resources Dept.
500 West Markham – Suite 130W
Little Rock, AR 72201-1428
501-371-4590
FIRE TEST INFO
LINE:
501-399-FIRE
(3473)
www.accesslittlerock.org/HumanResources
Applications will
be completed at the test
All application documents, once submitted, will be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
The CITY OF LITTLE ROCK is an EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate in its employment practices on
the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin or a physical or mental
disability.
Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
2004
FIREFIGHTER TESTING
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
In accordance
with Arkansas Civil Service laws and City of Little Rock Policies and
Procedures, applicants for entry-level Firefighter positions must meet the
following criteria (list is not all inclusive):
1. An applicant who is at least
20 and 1/2 years of age but less than 32 years of age* by the date of the
written examination may begin the selection process. However, no person shall be hired as a Firefighter who has not
arrived at the age of twenty-one (21) years or who has arrived at the age of
thirty-two (32) years*. Any applicant
who arrives at the age of 32* during the selection process shall be immediately
disqualified and will not be eligible to receive an offer of employment.
*Exception for Maximum Age: Any person who has at least two (2) years of
previous experience as a paid firefighter with another fire department and
whose years of experience as a paid firefighter when subtracted from the
person’s age leaves a remainder of not more than thirty-two (32) years shall be
eligible.
2. An applicant must have graduated from a standard high school or
must have a high school equivalency certificate, i.e., General Education
Diploma (G.E.D.).
3. An applicant must have no
felony convictions.
4. An applicant must have
acceptable vision (uncorrected visual acuity must not exceed 20/50 in either
eye, correctable to 20/20 in the stronger eye and 20/30 in the weaker eye).
5. An applicant must be in good
physical condition. A physical agility
test is required as part of the testing procedure. Also, a Firefighter candidate must pass a post-offer of
employment medical evaluation and drug screen.
6.
An
applicant must be of good moral character.
Candidates for employment are subject to background investigation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
TO APPLY: Employment
applications will be completed and submitted at the written test. Resumes and
background information will be submitted at a later date and will not be
accepted during the written test.
Special Accommodations: If
you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation in the application
and/or testing process, you must notify the Employment Services Division BEFORE
the date of the written examination. The request may be made in person or by
telephone (501) 371-4590, FAX (501) 371-4496, TDD (501) 371-4405, email cdawson@littlerock.state.ar.us
or by U.S. mail to 500 West Markham, Suite 130W, Little Rock, AR 72201-1428.
SELECTION
PROCEDURE (Each step
must be passed before proceeding to next step) |
(1) WRITTEN EXAMINATION –The test dates will be announced and the Fire and
Human Resources Departments reserve the right to make addition, revisions,
deletions, or sequential changes prior to the announcement of any test
process. The City of Little Rock's
Human Resources Department will administer a written examination. Applicants
who do not pass the written exam will not be eligible to participate further in
the process.
(2) PHYSICAL
AGILITY TEST – This test is designed
to determine physical capabilities related to the work of a Firefighter. The physical agility test will be
administered to all applicants passing the written exam. An example of the types of tasks to be
performed are listed below; however, a more detailed list describing each task
will be available on the date of the written examination. (The Little Rock Fire Department reserves
the right to make additions, revisions, or deletions prior to the Physical Agility
Test date).
Physical
Agility Tasks - While wearing 38 lbs.
of equipment, applicants will perform the following within 13 minutes (except
the Ladder Climb):
1.
Hose Roll: Roll and unroll 50 feet of fire hose.
2.
Hose Advance: Connect nozzle and drag 100 feet uncharged
hose.
3.
Ventilation Event: Strike device using a
sledgehammer to simulate force needed to cut holes in roof or plywood
sheathing.
4.
Fire Extension Event: Crawl through
attic rafters.
5.
Ladder Setup Event: Carries and sets up 28 foot
ladder.
6.
High-Rise Event: Carries tools and hoses up to
4th floor of drill tower and back down.
7.
Citizen Assist Event: Drags a 160
pound dummy.
8.
Ladder Climb: Climbs and descends extended aerial ladder.
(3) PRELIMINARY
BACKGROUND CHECK – This
check will be directed primarily toward criminal and traffic records.
(4) STRUCTURED
PANEL INTERVIEW – Applicants
passing the written exam, physical agility test, and preliminary background
check will be scheduled to participate in the structured interview conducted by
a panel of trained raters. The
following competencies may be addressed: stress tolerance, adaptability, problem solving, tolerance,
commitment, and communication skills.
All participating candidates will be eligible to continue in the
selection process.
(5)
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - Based upon projected vacancies for the Little Rock
Fire Department, applicants who complete the panel interview will be subject to
the background investigation. This
background investigation will include, but is not limited to, previous employment
records, traffic, and criminal violations, educational background, and military
service record. Applicants should
gather the following documents (as applicable): (1)
Birth Certificate; (2) High School
diploma or GED certificate; (3) College transcripts; and (4) DD-214 military
discharge. Supplemental background information will be obtained until
employment. More information concerning these documents will be available on
the written test date and during the physical agility test.
(6)
RANKING / CIVIL SERVICE CERTIFICATION – Candidates will be ranked on the basis of a composite
score. Based upon rank and projected
vacancies, a list of candidates will be certified as eligible for hire.
(7) MEDICAL
EVALUATION AND DRUG TEST - Following
an offer of employment, but prior to employment, candidates must undergo a
medical evaluation and drug test (at the City's expense) by the City's
physician. Employment will be contingent
upon the results of the medical evaluation and drug test.
VACANCIES (POSITIONS TO BE FILLED)
When a decision has been made to fill a
vacancy, the Fire Chief will select one of the three (3) standing highest* on
the eligibility list to fill the vacancy.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the results of the
medical evaluation and drug test.
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FIREFIGHTER - ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following essential functions are only a
partial listing) ·
Responds to fire and
emergency rescue alarms by riding the assigned emergency vehicle to the
scene. ·
Connects hose to
hydrant and nozzle; straightens hose as required and directs stream of water
as instructed. ·
Operates and climbs
ladders to reach the roof or upper stories of buildings. ·
Moves or assists in
moving persons from the fire or accident scene; administers first aid to
injured individuals. ·
Enters burning
structures as required to extinguish the fire and to remove occupants or
hazardous materials. ·
Cleans and performs
preventive maintenance on hose, tools and equipment after each alarm; refuels
power equipment and recharges any fire extinguishers used. ·
Positions equipment and
uniforms in the proper location for use. ·
Inspects buildings as
assigned to locate potential firefighting hazards and to obtain other related
information. ·
Attends various
classes to obtain information regarding firefighting methods, standards,
first aid and related subjects. ·
Prepares incident
reports for each alarm; operates computer terminal to enter incident reports
and related information. ·
Serves as backup to
the Fire Apparatus Engineer (Driver) by operating fire apparatus as assigned. |
2004 FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
(Salary and
Benefits are Subject to Negotiated Changes)
UNIFORMS: Work uniforms and "turnouts" (protective
clothing used by Fire Department employees) are furnished by the City.
SICK
LEAVE: Sick
leave is accrued at the rate of 15 days/tours of duty per year for up to four
years of service, 12 days/tours of duty per year after four years of service
thereafter (with maximum accumulation to 100 days). Accrued each pay period after one year probation.
VACATION: Three weeks of vacation are
granted to employees each year after completing one year of service.
PERSONAL
LEAVE:
·
One
day/tour of personal leave is granted per year to employees with five years of
service (as of June 30) to nine years of service.
·
Two
days/tours of personal leave are granted per year to employees with 10 years of
service (as of June 30) to 14 years of service.
·
Three
days/tours of personal leave are granted per year to employees with 15 to 17
years of service (as of June 30).
·
Four
days/tours of personal leave are granted per year to employees with 18 years of
service (as of June 30).
LONGEVITY
(BONUS) PAY: Longevity (Bonus) Pay is calculated at the rate of $5 per month
times the number of years of service up to and including 30 years. Payment shall be made in June and the last
non-payroll week of November.
INSURANCE: The City pays the total cost
of medical, dental and life insurance for all full-time employees.
A. Health
Insurance: Coverage for an employee's
dependent(s) is available at the employee's option; should an employee choose
to cover his/her dependent(s), the City will
pay $100.00 per
month toward the cost of family medical coverage.
B. Life
Insurance: The value of this
City-paid policy for fire fighting personnel is an amount equal to the employee's
annual salary or $27,708, whichever is greater (from first day of hire).
C. Dental
Insurance: Coverage for an employee's
dependent(s) is available at the employee's option; should an employee choose
to cover his/her dependent(s), the City will pay $6.00 per month toward the
cost of family dental coverage.
D. Accidental
Death & Dismemberment (A D & D):
The value of this City-paid policy for fire
fighting personnel is an amount equal to the employee's annual salary or
$27,708, whichever is greater (from first day of hire).
EMT
PAY: Firefighters
certified as EMT personnel shall receive a monthly allowance of $100; payments
shall be made on a prorated basis of pay periods per year.
RETIREMENT
PLAN: Retirement
and disability benefits provided through the State of Arkansas Local Police and
Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) program.