Application for Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Camanche Fire Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Civil Service entrance examination, for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Application packets, physical fitness testing information, as well as a list of benefits and incentives may be obtained here, by calling Camanche City Hall 563-259-8342, in person at the Camanche Fire Department (720 9th Avenue, Camanche, IA 52730) or by email at camanchefire@yahoo.com.

 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Valid Iowa Driver’s License

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire

• Reside within the city limits of Camanche, IA (within 3 months)

• Certified Firefighter 1 at time of hire

• Certified Iowa Paramedic at time of hire

Salary information:

• Starting salary $61,576.28

• After 1 year of service $67,242.84

• Municipal Police & Fire Retirement System of Iowa

 

Application deadline:
Applications must be submitted to the Camanche City Hall by 4:00pm on September 29th, 2023.
Applications will be accepted by mail, email or in person. No faxed copies will be accepted.

Testing:
The City of Camanche Civil Service Commission’s physical fitness test is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 8:00am at the Camanche Fire Department (720 9th Ave, Camanche, IA). Applicants successfully passing the physical fitness testing will be invited to participate in the written testing. The written testing will take place at the Camanche Fire Department (720 9th Ave, Camanche, IA 52730) immediately following the physical fitness testing. Candidates currently employed full time as a certified Iowa Paramedic and Firefighter I are not required to take the written or physical test.

Applicants are subject to a thorough background investigation, medical, and drug testing as provided by Iowa law, and may not be a user of any tobacco products, attested to by written agreement.

Applications due by 4 pm September 29th 2023

Agility and Written Testing Sat November 4th 8am