Firefighter Examine 60072970

APPLICATION FEE: $15.00 non-refundable fee for Tompkins County Residents. $50.00 non-refundable fee for all other applicants. The fee is waived for City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca residents. The fee may also be waived for candidates who are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household, or who are receiving public assistance.EXAMINATION DATE: January 9, 2027APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 3, 2026ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Applications must be received by the City of Ithaca Human Resources Department no later than 4:30 PM EST on the last filing date indicated above. Applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program at https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.com. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.APPLICATION FEE: Tompkins County (NY) residents must pay a non-refundable $15.00 application fee at the time of application. All other applicants must pay a non-refundable $50.00 application fee at the time of application. Application fees must be paid by electronic payment through our online application program.Be sure to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements listed on this announcement, including the residency and age requirements. No refunds will be made if your application is disapproved, if you fail to appear for the exam, or if you fail the exam.APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: The application fee will also be waived for applicants who are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household, eligible for Medicaid, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance), or certified as eligible for the Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act through a State or local social service agency. To request an application fee waiver, please complete the fee waiver request on the online application form prior to submitting your application. All requests for application fee waivers are subject to verification.All requests for application fee waivers are subject to verification. APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED: A City of Ithaca application, copy of high school transcript or GED, copy of driver license, and application fee or waiver. VACANCIES: Currently, there are no vacancies in the City of Ithaca Fire Department. The eligible list established as a result of this examination may be used to fill these vacancies and any future vacancies that may occur during the life of the eligible list.RESIDENCY: There are no residency requirements for this examination. Preference in certification may be given to candidates who are residents of the municipality in which appointment is to be made, provided that the candidate is a resident of such municipality at the time of examination and remains a resident of such municipality continuously thereafter, up to and including the dates of certification and appointment.SALARY: $51,855 (2026 non-EMT rate)$54,421 (2026 EMT rate)DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the combined functions of preventing, controlling and suppressing fires and providing emergency medical services to residents. Firefighters are also responsible for hazardous materials incident response and technical rescue incident response. The work involves driving and operating fire apparatus, as well as a variety of specialized tools and equipment used when responding to emergency incidents. When not responding to emergencies, firefighters are responsible for the routine maintenance, repair and cleaning of equipment, tools, buildings and property. Firefighters may also perform fire code enforcement activities, public education activities, and training. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a superior officer. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation