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  • Firefighter - Trainee (80 Hr)

  • City of Modesto
  • Modesto, California 95351 United States View Map
Firefighter Trainee

The City of Modesto is currently accepting applications from candidates who are currently on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) list and who have passed their Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last year and 14 days. This recruitment is for trainee applicants only, not lateral applicants with experience.

Firefighter Trainees are responsible to respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies and other calls to protect life and property; and to participate in fire prevention, training and station and equipment maintenance activities.

Application Process: Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of their application with complete information and adequate detail. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications, are on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) eligible list who have a minimum score of 80% and who meet all of the FCTC requirements will be considered for the next step in the process which may include a panel selection interview.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please reach out to Evie Mendoza, emendoza@modestogov.com.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Firefighter Trainee

The City of Modesto is currently accepting applications from candidates who are currently on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) list and who have passed their Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last year and 14 days. This recruitment is for trainee applicants only, not lateral applicants with experience.

Firefighter Trainees are responsible to respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies and other calls to protect life and property; and to participate in fire prevention, training and station and equipment maintenance activities.

Application Process: Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of their application with complete information and adequate detail. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications, are on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) eligible list who have a minimum score of 80% and who meet all of the FCTC requirements will be considered for the next step in the process which may include a panel selection interview.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please reach out to Evie Mendoza, emendoza@modestogov.com.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

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