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Today: Peters Township Seeking Firefighters, EMTs

Applicants must pass a pre-qualification exam consisting of a physical agility test and take a written examination.

Peters Township has posted a job description for firemen and EMTs.

The Peters Township Fire Department is seeking applicants for full and part time positions.

Applicants must be at least 21, possess a minimum of two years of firefighter experience, Pennsylvania Firefighter 1 certification and a valid EMT or paramedic certification and a Pennsylvania commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 150 days of employment. 

The starting salary of a full time firefighter is $19.30 per hour, and $18.10 per hour for part time firefighters.  

Applicants must pass a pre-qualification exam consisting of a physical agility test and take a written examination. 

A complete application package including job description can be obtained at the Peters Township Municipal Building located at 610 E. McMurray Road during business hours.

Applications can also be found here.

Completed applications must be returned to the no later than 4 p.m. Aug. 14.


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