Entry Level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic

Company: National Testing Network
Location: Rogers
Posted on: November 30, 2019

Job Description:

The Springdale Fire Department [AR] is currently accepting applications for Entry Level Firefighter/EMT's and Firefighter/Paramedics. Applicants must have successfully passed the NTN test, received their CPAT certification and submitted a completed City of Springdale application by 4 pm CST on Monday, January 14, 2019. Candidates must fill out the department application, available at the department or online at http://www.springdalear.gov/789/Current-Job-Openings. The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process. Salary Information: Annual starting salary: $34,837 for FF/EMT $41,699 for FF/Paramedic Benefit Information: Health, Dental, Vision, LOPFI retirement, Optional Deferred Compensation Plans, Uniforms provided, Optional Supplemental Insurance Plans, and Holiday Pay. Contact Information: National Testing Network Support 866-563-3882 support@nationaltestingnetwork.com Department Overview: We are a full service municipal department that responds to: Fire, EMS, Haz-Mat, and Technical Rescue Emergency events. Springdale Fire Department and its members strive for excellence in all we do. We're proud to say that our department has an ISO Class 1 rating and is a CFAI Accredited department. And, we are currently working to obtain our CASS Ambulance Accreditation too. We are involved in teaching fire and life safety skills in our schools and public venues. We work 24/48 shifts which means you will work 24 hours on-duty and then have 48 hours off. Our fire, EMS, and rescue coverage area is 48 square miles. Our department responds to approximately 8,400 calls per year. We staff 6 stations with a total of 122 sworn personnel and 4 civilian employees. Our 7th station is currently under construction with completion scheduled for spring of 2019, and stations 8 & 9 will be opened by 2021. The opening of these stations means we will be hiring additional personnel. There's no better time to apply than now! City Information: Springdale is located in both Washington & Benton counties in the northwest corner of Arkansas. Springdale is the 4th largest city and has the largest school district in the state. We have great neighborhoods, schools, parks and more. Springdale is proud to have Arkansas Children's Hospital- NWA and Northwest Medical Center within our city limits. And, Mercy Hospital is currently under construction. Springdale is home to the Rodeo of the Ozarks, one of the nation's largest outdoor rodeos, and the NWA Naturals, an AA baseball team. Springdale has been selected twice as Arkansas' best place to raise kids. Good Call rated Springdale as the 24th best place for new graduates to live and work. We are also rated as one of the 10 most affordable metro areas in the U.S., and the 3rd best city in job growth among mid-sized cities. We love it here, and think you will too! Population: Approximately 80,000 HOW TO APPLY 1. Fill out the city application at http://www.springdalear.gov/789/Current-Job-Openings 2. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com 3. Search for jobs by profession: Fire 4. Select all the agencies you wish to apply for 5. Schedule a Test at an NTN center

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