Hiring Process
1. All applicants must hold required licenses and certificates as required to be considered.
2. Upload proof of all required licenses/certificates listed below under the “Attachments” section of the application:
Required Documents to Attach to the Online Application
High school diploma/GED or college degree (transcripts showing equivalency will be accepted).
Firefighter I certification from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training, proof of successful completion from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training Accredited Firefighter I Academy, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate.
Current and Valid Paramedic License
Valid Class C Driver's license. (Class A or B Driver’s License supersedes this requirement)
ACLS Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR) for Healthcare Provider card.
CPAT or Biddle certification. (Certification must have been obtained within the last 24 months from time of job posting).
Failure to provide proof of the required documents above may lead to disqualification during the screening process.
3. All applications received will be screened in relation to the criteria outline in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be the most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.
4. Top candidates will be invited to a written examination on a future date (to be determined). The written examination will be a multiple choice pass/fail examination with a requirement of 70% in order to achieve a passing score. Questions on the written examination are sourced from the following publications: IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition.
5. Candidates passing the written examination will be invited to participate in a structured oral interview and paramedic assessment. The oral interview and paramedic assessment scores will be weighted according to the following: (Oral interview – 50% of total score, Paramedic Assessment – 50% of total score).
6. Successful candidates' names will be placed on an eligibility list from which a selection will be made.
7. Candidates will be required to complete a Fire Chief's oral interview after the eligibility list is approved.
8. Final appointments will be made by the City Manager, upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief.
9. Candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment physical (including a drug screening) prior to hiring.
10. Station visits or contacting Montclair Fire Department employees will not be permitted during the recruitment process.
11. To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed.
