Top 255 Fire Jobs in Pennsylvania

Fire Service Paramedic (General)
City of Philadelphia —Philadelphia, PA
- $72,285 - $110,434 a year
- Online Application
- Military
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Fire Consultant - Philadelphia
Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company —Pennsylvania
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Crew Chief/Leader - Fire Hose Testing
WATERWAY —Harrisburg, PA
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- 401(k)
- On-the-job training
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Crew Chief/Leader - Fire Hose Testing (Seasonal April-December)
WATERWAY —Scranton, PA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- 401(k)
- On-the-job training
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Industrial Fire Sprinkler Fitter
D7 PNEUMATICS LLC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $25 - $37 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Disaster Restoration Manager for Mold, Fire, and Water Damages
Restoration Operators —Philadelphia, PA
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fire Alarm Installation Manager
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC —King of Prussia, PA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lead Water Restoration Technician
ServiceMaster by Elevate —Salunga, PA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fire Protection Estimator
Inch & Co —Huntingdon, PA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Senior level
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Fire Extinguisher Technician
Bell-Fast Fire Protection, Inc. —Ridley Park, PA
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- System design
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Fire Hose Test Technician (Seasonal July-December)
WATERWAY —Harrisburg, PA
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Fire Sprinkler Inspector - Central PA
Clemmer Fire Protection, Inc. —Altoona, PA
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Email
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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Fire Alarm Service Technician
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC —King of Prussia, PA
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Crew Leader, Fire Prevention - Evening Shift
Kensol Airways —Bethlehem, PA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Fire Hose Test Technician (Seasonal)
WATERWAY —Scranton, PA
- From $18.50 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician
Wachter, Inc. —York, PA
- $30 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
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Fire Alarm Technician - Electrical Instructor
Lincoln Tech —Allentown, PA
- $36.07 - $38.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Fire Extinguisher Service Technician
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC —North Wales, PA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Industrial Fire Sprinkler Fitter
D7 PNEUMATICS LLC —Uniontown, PA
- $25 - $37 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Crew Leader, Fire Prevention - Evening Shift
Kensol Airways —Allentown, PA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Fire Service Paramedic (General)

City of Philadelphia -
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,285 - $110,434 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Loan forgiveness
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Driver's License
Paramedic License

Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

Benefits - We care about your well-being.

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Equal Access to Civil Service Testing

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected]. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at [email protected]. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at [email protected]

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:

work.phila.gov
https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-human-resources/jobs/civil-service-faqs/
www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR
www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR
www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR
www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr

General Definition

Announced in Anticipation of Administrative Board Approval for Pay Rate

The Philadelphia Fire Department is hiring candidates with current paramedic certification in any state to join their dedicated team. You can gain unique experience in one of the busiest emergency services departments in the country and grow your career with room for advancement.

You must submit a copy of your Paramedic certification to be considered.

For more information about becoming a Paramedic with the Philadelphia Fire Department, visit https://www.phila.gov/services/working-jobs/city-jobs-and-internships/join-the-fire-department/become-a-paramedic.

This is advanced life support and field paramedical work responding to emergency calls from the public to perform medical assistance with emphasis on the stabilization of patients to permit safe transport to a full-service medical facility.

Contact with the general public, the comforting of patients, the reassuring of family and others in the vicinity, and cooperation with fire and police authorities are of major significance to this work. Duties are performed according to standard paramedical practices and established drug therapy protocol.

Employees in this class work on rotating shifts are subject to adverse weather conditions, and their duties involve moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative or technical fire officer.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:

David F Ross
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-2359
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: [email protected]

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [email protected]

Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information

TYPE OF ELIGIBLE LIST: OPEN-COMPETITIVE
Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

RESIDENCY WAIVER

30.11-2

Effective March 1, 2024, until the Philadelphia Fire Department (“PFD”) reaches 80% of its staffing complement for Fire Service Paramedic, the City’s residency requirement shall be eliminated for uniformed members of IAFF Local 22 in the Paramedic job title employed by the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Once the Philadelphia Fire Department reaches 80% of its staffing complement for Paramedics, the residency requirement for uniformed IAFF Local 22 members will revert to only employees who have five or more years of service with the department not to be required to live within the City of Philadelphia but are required to reside in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in accordance with 30.11-1.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

INDEBTEDNESS NOTICE

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.

Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Ten (10) points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation.

LEGACY PREFERENCE

Ten (10) points for legacy preference will be added to the scores of the children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE

Up to five (5) points will be added to the scores of eligible national volunteers who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit a copy of their service letter to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. To be eligible, candidates must have:

A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA. Such candidates will be awarded

Five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service.
Three (3) points for the completion of a one-year term of service.

B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).

Such candidates will have:

1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.
2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PREFERENCE

For exams announced after May 1, 2023, excluding Police and Fire entry level exams, candidates who successfully pass the open-competitive examination shall have up to 5 points added to their final score in accordance with Regulation 9.0670.

Only those competitors who have a passing grade in an all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations.
Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date.
Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced, until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee.
If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran.
Candidates must submit adequate documentation including a high school transcript with completion of CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources.

Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran’s preference, legacy preference, national volunteer service preference or CTE preference points are awarded.

TYPE OF EXAM: MODIFIED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Approved applicants will receive a score of 70 and any additional preference points and be ranked on the eligible list. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of August 31, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

CERTIFICATION RULE
Rule of List

TEST REVIEW PROCESS
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

Level of Education Required

High School/GED

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

2. CERTIFICATION: Possession of valid certification as a Paramedic in any state.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the-environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of a Pennsylvania State certification as a Paramedic prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fire Service Paramedic.

Possession of any valid state-issued proper class vehicle operator’s license prior to appointment. Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during tenure of employment as a Fire Service Paramedic.

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