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Fire Civil Service Board

The Fire Civil Service Commission is a three member board charged with overseeing the appointment, promotion and discharge of paid firefighters of the City of York. The Commission’s duties and functions are dictated by the rules governing cities of the Third Class. The Commission is a citizen panel that functions independently of the Department of Fire/Rescue Services. Each member is appointed by City Council for a term of four years and meets on an as-needed basis. The Commission provides both the Council and the Mayor with annual activities reports.

The Fire Civil Service Commission administers a three part test to establish an eligibility list from which new firefighters may be hired. The test consists of a physical agility test, a written exam and an oral interview. The test is conducted over a period of six weeks and when completed, produces a list of candidates who might someday serve as firefighters for the City of York. The Commission is similarly involved when active firefighters are promoted to insure that the most-qualified applicants are chosen. Lastly, the Commission may be called upon to rule on any disciplinary action taken by the Department of Fire/Rescue Services to insure that it is fair and in the best interest of the City of York.

Contact: The City of York's Office of Human Resources - (717) 849-2244

Members

  1. E. Hayden Mitchell - Term Expires: 11/5/15
  2. Patricia J. Kehr - Term Expires: 11/5/14
  3. Marakay J. Rogers - Term Expires: 11/5/16

 

Probationary Firefighters

 
The City of York, Fire Civil Service Commission is accepting Application for Examination for the position of Probationary Firefighter.
 
Please click HERE to download and print an application. 
 
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
June 1, 2012 at 3:00 pm EST
 
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
By Mail:
The City of York
Office of Human Resources
101 South George Street
PO Box 509
York, PA 17405
 
Hand-Delivered:
Office of Human Resources
101 South George Street
2nd Floor
York, PA 17401
 
** Application packets may be either mailed or hand-delivered, but if mailed please allow enough time for arrival by deadline. Packets received after the deadline will NOT be considered.
 
COMPLETED PACKET SHOULD CONTAIN:
 
  • A completed “Application for Examination for the Position of Probationary Firefighter”
  • A copy of applicant’s valid Driver’s License
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Alien status
  • Proof of graduation from High School or its equivalent
  • If claiming Veteran Preference, a copy of applicant’s “DD 214” form and a completed “Request Pertaining to Military Record”
  • A nonrefundable application fee payment of $40.00 in the form of either a money order or certified check, payable to “City of York”
 
Please click HERE to download and print an application. 
 
If you meet the predetermined eligibility criteria for examination, you will be sent information regarding the examination schedule by mail.
 
All questions may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (717) 849-2244.