Fire Information Civil Service

List of municipalities where fire chief appointments are subject to civil service.

Important Notice for Entry-Level Applicants Who Are or Will Be Turning Age 32 - This notice will inform you of the following local option legislation that was effective November 8, 2000, and its impact on candidates for entry-level public safety positions.

Listing of fire departments covered by civil service law.

Last update: April 3, 2012

Preparation guide for the written Firefighter examination.

Guide to prepare for the firefighter physical ability test ( PAT ).

Processes for appointing authorities to select and appoint entry level firefighters subject to the provisions of the NAACP v. Beecher Federal Consent Decree and civil service law and rules.

Certification delegation instructions for entry-level police officer and firefighter for non-consent decree communities. The information contained in this booklet applies to municipal and state departments in which entry level Police Officer and Firefighter appointments are subject to the provisions of Civil Service Law and Rule.

Guidelines for the appointment of intermittent and reserve police officers and firefighters subject to civil service law and rules.

Certification delegation instructions departmental promotional police and fire. The information contained in this booklet applies to municipalities in which Departmental Promotional Police and Fire appointments and promotions are subject to the provisions of Civil Service Law and Rule.