Allentown Fire Dept 2011 Test

[JTFIRE80]

The Allentown Fire Civil Service Board will be accepting applications for the position of Firefighter to establish a 2011 eligibility list. 18 or older to apply, citizen of the U.S., valid driver's license, high school diploma or equivalent required. Non-refundable fee of $60.00 required. when returning completed application (money order or cert. check only, no personal checks or cash). Applications can be obtained between February 14, 2011 through March 15, 2011, on our website at www.allentownpa.gov, or at the Human Resources Dept., City Hall, Room 233, 435 Hamilton St., Allentown 18101, Mon.-Fri.8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Written examination will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011. In order to be considered for the eligibility list, attendance at the written examination is required.
EOE.

Starting salary is $43,000+
Great Benefits
Work Schedule is 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off
12 days vacation after 1st year

6 Stations, 7 Engines, 2 trucks

List is good for 2 years.

[ffmedicintheCLE]

wow. $60 bones for a test is steep...but if it's towards a job...hmmm

[tonsoffun1101]

any word on if there going to hire or they just trying to set up a list ??? ill definitely be taking the test

[JTFIRE80]

There will definitely be hires off of this list. There is the potential for as many as 40

[irish2522]

Seems like a good department, and as JT said there should be a lot of hires in the next few years. Good luck to all that apply.

[AtownCanidate]

Last list

How many did they hire off the last list? I have an odd feeling i was skipped over. Anyone on here hired from last list?

[AtownCanidate]

There will definitely be hires off of this list. There is the potential for as many as 40

Jt didn't you get hired last list?? If my memory serves me correct you were close or high on the list. How do you know there should be that many hired???

[JFD21]

As anyone been through the process before? How long is the timeline from written to CPAT and so on? Well typically, I know each time is different.......

[JTFIRE80]

As anyone been through the process before? How long is the timeline from written to CPAT and so on? Well typically, I know each time is different.......

List has to be certified by the end of April, and academy starts early July, so sometime between then. Check out Youtube for 2 AFD videos of the Agility Test.

[JFD21]

Thanks, How does Veteran's Preference work? I know the score gets added on top but how many points will I recieve? Is there different catoagories or just you served on Active Duty so you get points?

[AtownCanidate]

JT--- so are you on the Allentown dept??

[JTFIRE80]

JfD, all I will say about the veterans preference is that they are very generous to veterans.

Candidate, I've been on about a year, and couldn't be happier!!

[BigGriffC12]

Hey JT..Do you think that being a "disabled vet" would be an issue? I put it in quotations because I'm considered that by the VA, I wasn't medically retired or anything.

Is there a oral board? or is it strictly written, physical and they base your list # off that?

Are people with certifications considered before others?

[BigGriffC12]

1 more question..I took a civil service test before so I'm sort of familiar with the type of material..however, would it be worth it to get 1 of those test preps from like a borders?

[berg2904]

Does Allentown see a good bit of fire?