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Firefighter Recruitment
To become an Employee of the Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department, the firefighter candidate most enter a process which includes, application period, reading comprehension test, candidate physical agility test (see below), an oral review board, conditional job offer, back ground check (to include criminal and driving record), medical exam and finally, confirmed job offer. This process normally takes 4-6 months to complete. Successful candidates hired without needed certifications will be required to complete a fire academy. |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
- Must be at least 18 years old |
- Valid NC driver’s license |
- High School Diploma or Equivalent |
- Clean driving record |
- Ability to obtain Class B driver’s license w/in 1 yr of employment
Position of Battalion Chief
Town of Morrisville, NC
The Town of Morrisville, North Carolina, is seeking an exceptional leader for position of Battalion Chief. The Battalion Chief performs difficult protective and responsible administrative work including supervising fire suppression personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and may involve personal hazard. Manages, directs, plans, organizes, and coordinates the operations of fire companies in a fire battalion on an assigned shift in accordance with division directives. Comprehensive knowledge of national and state fire training and operating practices and policies; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of fire suppression; comprehensive knowledge of operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of technical rescue and emergency medical practices; thorough knowledge of administrative and of supervisory principles and practices; general knowledge of fire prevention codes and standards; ability to program activities and implement same; ability to use computers in automated information processing; possession of physical endurance and agility; ability and desire to promote positive relationships, mutual support, trust and unity of direction within the fire department and the community. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a 2 year college with courses in fire science, supervision and administration, physics, and chemistry and 3-5 years fire captain experience or higher. Possession of a valid NC Class B driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record; requires drug and physical agility testing prior to employment; N.C. EMT Certification; North Carolina Fire Instructor Level II Certification; NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400 700 & 800; North Carolina Rescue Technician Certification, North Carolina Level II Fire Inspector, North Carolina HAZMAT Operations Level Plus Certification. Hiring salary range: $50,430 - $61,391.
The applicant must have demonstrated experience skills, and characteristic which include:
- High level of motivation and enthusiasm in leading the fire prevention division.
- Ability to provide effective leadership that builds trust and confidence.
- High level of professionalism.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working and interpersonal relationships with the community, business owners, other public safety entities, subordinates, and superiors.
- Ability to develop and implement short and long-range planning and goals.
- Possess the personal and professional dynamics necessary for managing the fire prevention division.
- Understands and utilizes performance measurement and can convey information in accountability sessions.
Instructions
- Complete the Town of Morrisville Employment Application.
- Include your resume. Your resume should depict how you meet the qualifications and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
- Please include a concise but complete response to the following supplemental questions:
- Demographics of your current (and/or previous, if appropriate) employment experience (size of service area, population served, number and types of staff, annual number of inspections, fire prevention services provided, budget, etc.).
- Description of your experience in working in municipal fire department emergency response division.
- Description of your employment experience that has provided you with a well-rounded working knowledge of the fire service.
- Description of your progressive management level experiences that qualify you for this Battalion Chief position.
- Administrative experiences (budget development, program management, quality control, project management etc.).
- Please describe your experience of being involved in the community and how you have engaged your organization to meet the needs of the community.
- Please describe your experience and involvement in professional associations and organizations.
- Please describe your experiences where you were responsible for leading change in an organization.
- In addition to the application and resume, please describe additional training, specialized courses, or other experiences that round out your employment.
- Experience in written and verbal communications (i.e. major written assignments, presentations, etc.)
The application and resume must be received at the following address no later than 4:00 pm EDT, Friday, October 31, 2008.
Town of Morrisville Human Resources Office
attn: Mary Beth Manville
100 Town Hall Drive
P.O. Box 166
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Position of Fire Marshal
Town of Morrisville, NC
The Town of Morrisville, North Carolina, is seeking an exceptional leader for position of Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal directs the division of fire prevention. Performs difficult technical work in the review of construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable codes and the approval of permits for the installation of fire extinguishing and detection systems; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fire Chief. Supervision is exercised over Fire Inspectors. The fire prevention division is responsible for 900 annual fire inspections and 200 plan reviews. Starting salary range is $43,563 to $59,654.
Qualifications for the successful Applicant include:
- NC Level Fire & Life Safety Educator Level III.
- Community Risk Reduction 2 week resident course NFA.
- Fire Inspector Level III.
- 5 years of experience in conducting fire inspections.
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation an accredited community college with a degree in fire protection technology, fire science or construction technology and extensive experience as a fire inspector and in the plans review process.
- Thorough knowledge of the modern principles and techniques of fire preventions, engineering, construction and protection equipment systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the laws and ordinances of the state and Town regarding fire prevention.
- Thorough knowledge of NFPA and other national standards as related to the construction and fire protection of various structures.
- Ability to recognize existing and potential fire hazards in a wide variety of structures and installations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and designs, and evaluate construction plans as they relate to fire protection systems and code compliance.
- Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to evaluate and formulate objective criteria for the acceptance of proposals as they relate to the code or proposed alternate means, methods or materials of compliance.
The applicant must have demonstrated experience skills, and characteristic which include:
- High level of motivation and enthusiasm in leading the fire prevention division.
- Ability to provide effective leadership that builds trust and confidence.
- High level of professionalism.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working and interpersonal relationships with the community, business owners, other public safety entities, subordinates, and superiors.
- Ability to develop and implement short and long-range planning and goals.
- Possess the personal and professional dynamics necessary for managing the fire prevention division.
- Understands and utilizes performance measurement and can convey information in accountability sessions.
Instructions
- Complete the Town of Morrisville Employment Application.
- Include your resume. Your resume should depict how you meet the qualifications and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
- Please include a concise but complete response to the following supplemental questions:
- Demographics of your current (and/or previous, if appropriate) employment experience (size of service area, population served, number and types of staff, annual number of inspections, fire prevention services provided, budget, etc.).
- Description of your experience in working in municipal fire department fire prevention divisions.
- Description of your employment experience that has provided you with a well-rounded working knowledge of the fire service.
- Description of your progressive management level experiences that qualify you for this senior level fire marshal position.
- Administrative experiences (budget development, program management, public fire education program development, etc.).
- Please describe your experience of being involved in the community and how you have engaged your organization to meet the needs of the community.
- Please describe your experience and involvement in professional associations and organizations.
- Please describe your experiences where you were responsible for leading change in an organization.
- In addition to the application and resume, please describe additional training, specialized courses, or other experiences that round out your employment.
- Experience in written and verbal communications (i.e. major written assignments, presentations, etc.)
The application and resume must be received at the following address no later than 4:00 pm EDT, Friday, October 31, 2008.
Town of Morrisville Human Resources Office
attn: Mary Beth Manville
100 Town Hall Drive
P.O. Box 166
Morrisville, NC 27560
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| Agility Test Description |
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Overview:
In developing the physical agility test, the Morrisville Fire Department has done its best to produce a fair assessment of physical abilities for applicants, as well as current employees. The goal of this test is to ensure all firefighters and firefighter applicants possess the physical abilities necessary to perform critical job related tasks in a safe and effective manner. |
| Equipment & Attire During Physical Agility Test |
| Individuals are required to wear the following attire & equipment during the physical assessment: |
| - Athletic shorts (no cut-offs) |
- Athletic shirt (t-shirts okay; no tank-tops or cut-offs) |
| - Athletic shoes (tennis/running shoes, or similar) |
- 50 lb approved weight vest (provided at test site) |
| - Additional 25 pounds added during stair climb |
- Hard hat (provided at test site) |
- Utility or extrication gloves (provided at test site) |
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Description of Physical Agility Test
This physical agility test is designed to simulate the critical tasks of a firefighter. Approximately 85 feet has been designated between each event to allow for a “mini recovery period” prior to the next event. The 85 feet is marked on the pavement with arrows and you will also be guided by the proctor to ensure you stay on course. However, each of the seven (7) events will be done consecutively without stopping, and is designed to challenge your aerobic capacity and muscular endurance. This is a timed assessment and your time will begin when you start the Stair Stepper, and end following your last repetition of the Ceiling Breach and Pull (described below).
All of the listed equipment (above) must be worn during the assessment and each individual must complete the test within the prescribed period of time (10 minutes and 10 seconds). If an individual has not completed all of the events in their entirety within the prescribed time period, the proctor will stop the individual and the assessment will be concluded. This constitutes a failure and the individual will be disqualified. In addition, the faster an individuals’ time is completing the test, the higher the score assigned for that particular aspect of the application process. (ie: 10:00 minutes equals 70% and so on… Anything under 6:30 equals 100% of possible points.)
A complete description and requirements for each event is listed below. |
Event 1: Stair Climb
Equipment
This event uses a StepMill stair-climbing machine. The machine is positioned with one side up against a wall and an elevated proctor platform on the opposite wall. A single handrail on the wall side is available for you to grasp while mounting and dismounting the StepMill. Additional steps are placed at the base of the StepMill to assist you in mounting the StepMill.
Purpose of Evaluation
This event is designed to simulate the critical tasks of climbing stairs in full protective clothing while carrying a high-rise pack (hose bundle) and climbing stairs in full protective clothing while carrying firefighter equipment. This event challenges your aerobic capacity, lower body muscular endurance, and ability to balance.
This event affects your aerobic energy system as well as the following muscle groups: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and lower back stabilizers. |
Event
For this event, in addition to the 50 pound weight vest, you must also wear two 12.5 pound (5.67 kg) weights on your shoulders to simulate the weight of a high-rise pack. Prior to the initiation of the timed physical fitness test, there is a 20-second warm-up on the StepMill at a set stepping rate of 50 steps per minute. During this warm-up period, you are permitted to dismount, grasp the rail, or hold the wall to establish balance and cadence.
If you fall or dismount during the 20-second warm-up period, you must remount the StepMill and restart the entire 20-second warm-up period. You are allowed to restart the warm-up period twice. |
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The timing of the actual test begins at the end of this warm-up period when the proctor calls the word “START.” There is no break in time between the warm-up period and the actual timing of the test.
For the test, you must walk on the StepMill at a set stepping rate of 60 steps per minute for 3 minutes. At the end of the three minutes, this concludes the first event and the two 12.5 pound (5.67 kg) weights will be removed from your shoulders. |
Failures
If you fall off or dismount the StepMill three times during the warm-up period, the test is concluded and you fail the test. If you fall or dismount the StepMill after the actual timed physical fitness test begins, the test is concluded and you fail the test. During the test, you are permitted to touch handrail for balance only. No weight may be placed on handrail. |
Event 2: Ladder Raise and Extension
Equipment
This event uses two 24-foot (7.32 m) fire department ladders. For your safety, a retractable lanyard is attached to the ladder that you raise.
Purpose of Evaluation
This event is designed to simulate the critical tasks of placing a ground ladder at a structure fire and extending the ladder to the roof or window. This event challenges your aerobic capacity, upper body muscular strength, balance, grip strength, and anaerobic endurance.
This event affects your aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle groups: biceps, deltoids, upper back, trapezius, muscles of the forearm and hand (grip), glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings.
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Event
For this event, you must approach the pre-positioned and secured 24-foot (7.32 m) aluminum extension ladder, stand with both feet inside the marked box of 36 inches x 36 inches (91.44 cm x 91.44 cm), and extend the ladder fully. You must then retract the fly section hand over hand in a controlled fashion back to the starting position.
Then immediately, walk to the top rung of the 24-foot (7.32 m) aluminum extension ladder, lift the unhinged end from the ground, and walk it up until it is stationary against the wall (aka: raise the ladder). This must be done in a hand over hand fashion, using each rung until the ladder is stationary against the wall. You may not use the ladder rails to raise the ladder and each rung must be grasped. When it reaches the stationary position, the proctor will advise when it is safe to let go of the ladder. A safety lanyard has been installed on the ladder to prevent it from falling to the ground. |
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Failures
If you miss any rung during the raise, a warning is given. A second infraction involving missing a rung will constitute a test failure and the test time will be concluded. If at any time, you let go of the ladder or the safety lanyard is activated because you released your grip on the ladder, the test time is concluded and you fail the test. If during the ladder extension, your feet do not remain within the marked boundary lines, a warning is given. A second infraction involving the boundary lines constitutes a failure and the test will be concluded. If you do not remain in control of the ladder in a hand over hand manner, or let the rope lanyard slip in an uncontrolled manner, your test time is concluded and you fail the test. |
Event 3: Hose Drag
Equipment
This event uses an uncharged fire hose with a hoseline nozzle. The hoseline is marked at 8 feet (2.24 m) past the coupling to indicate a maximum amount of hose you are permitted to drape across your shoulder or chest. The hoseline is also marked at 50 feet (15.24 m) past the coupling at the nozzle to indicate the amount of hoseline that you must pull into a marked boundary box before completing the test.
Purpose of Evaluation
This event is designed to stimulate the critical tasks of dragging an uncharged hoseline from the fire apparatus to the fire occupancy and pulling an uncharged hoseline around obstacles while remaining stationary. This event challenges your aerobic capacity, lower body muscular strength and endurance, upper back muscular strength and endurance, grip strength and endurance, and anaerobic endurance.
This event affects yours aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle groups: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, lower back stabilizers, biceps, deltoids, upper back, and muscles of the forearm and hand (grip).
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Event
For this event, you must grasp a hoseline nozzle attached to 200 feet (60 m) of 1 3/4“ (44 m) hose. Place the hoseline over your shoulder or across your chest, not exceeding the 8 foot (2.24 m) mark.
Drag the hose 50 feet to a pre-positioned drum, make a 90 degree turn around the drum, and continue an additional 50 feet. Stop within the marked 4 foot x 7 foot box (1.52 m x 2.13 m), drop to at least one knee and pull the hoseline until the hoseline’s 50 foot (15.24 m) mark crosses the finish line. During the hose pull, you must keep at least one knee in contact with the ground and your knee(s) must remain within the marked boundary lines. That concludes this event.
Failures
During the hose drag, if you fail to go around the drum or go outside the marked path (cones), the test time is concluded and you fail the test. During the hose pull, you are warned if at least one knee is not kept in contact with the ground.
The second infraction constitutes a failure, the test time is concluded, and you fail the test. During the hose pull, you are warned if your knees go outside the marked boundary line. The second infraction constitutes a failure, the test time is concluded and you fail the test. |
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Event 4: Forcible Entry
Equipment
This event uses a mechanized device on the ground that measures a cumulative force and a 10-pound sledgehammer.
Purpose of Evaluation
This event is designed to simulate the critical tasks of vertical ventilation. This event challenges your aerobic capacity, upper body muscular strength and endurance, lower body muscular strength and endurance, balance, grip strength and endurance, and anaerobic endurance.
This event affects your aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle groups: quadriceps, glutes, triceps, upper back, trapezius, and muscles of the forearm and hand (grip). |
Event
For this event, you must use a 10-pound (4.54 kg) sledgehammer to strike the measuring device in the target area until the sled has met its mark. During this event, you must keep your feet on the diamond plate provided for you at all times. After the sled has met its mark, place the sledgehammer on the ground. That concludes this event.
Failures
If you do not maintain control of the sledgehammer and release it from both hands while swinging, it constitutes a failure. The test time is concluded and you fail the test. |
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Event 5: Equipment Carry
Equipment
This event uses two saws and a tool cabinet replicating a storage cabinet on a fire truck.
Purpose of Evaluation
This event is designed to simulate the critical tasks of removing power tools from a fire apparatus, carrying them to the emergency scene, and returning the equipment to the fire apparatus. This event challenges your aerobic capacity, upper body muscular strength and endurance, lower body muscular endurance, grip endurance, and balance.
This event affects your aerobic energy system as well as the following muscle groups: biceps, deltoids, upper back, trapezius, muscles of the forearm, and hand (grip), glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings.
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Event
For this event, you must remove the two saws from the tool cabinet, one at a time, and place them on the ground. Pick up both saws, one in each hand, and carry them while walking 35 feet around the pre-positioned cone, then back to the starting point. Upon return to the tool cabinet, place both saws on the ground, then pick up each saw one at a time, and replace the saw in the designated space in the cabinet. That concludes this event.
At any time during this event, you are permitted to place the saw(s) on the ground and adjust your grip.
Failures
If you do not maintain control of the sledgehammer and release it from both hands while swinging, it constitutes a failure. The test time is concluded and you fail the test. |
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Event 6: Rescue
Equipment
This event uses a weighted mannequin equipped with a harness with shoulder handles.
Purpose of Evaluation
This event is designed to simulate the critical task of removing a victim or injured partner from a fire scene. This event challenges your aerobic capacity, upper and lower body muscular strength and endurance, grip strength and endurance, and anaerobic endurance. This event affects your aerobic and anaerobic energy states as well as the following muscle groups: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, torso rotators, lower back stabilizers, trapezius, deltoids, latissimus dorsi, biceps, and muscles of the forearm and hand (grip). |
Event
For this event, you must grasp a 165 pound (74.84 kg) mannequin by the handle(s) on the shoulder(s) of the harness (either one or both handles are permitted), drag it 35 feet (10.67 m) to a pre-positioned drum, make a 180 degree turn around the drum, and continue an additional 35 feet (10.67 m) to the finish line. You are not permitted to grasp or rest on the drum. You are permitted to drop and release the mannequin and adjust your grip. The entire mannequin must be dragged until it crosses the marked finish line. That concludes this event.
Failures
If you grasp or rest on the drum at any time, one warning is given. The second infraction constitutes a failure, the test time is concluded and you fail the test. |
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Event 7: Ceiling Breach and Pull
Equipment
This event uses a mechanized device that measures overhead push and pull forces and a pike pole. The pike pole is a commonly used piece of equipment that consists of a 6 foot long pole with a hook and point attached to one end.
Purpose of Evaluation
This event is designed to simulate the critical task of breaching and pulling down a ceiling to check for fire extension. This event challenges your aerobic capacity, upper and lower body strength and endurance, grip strength and endurance, and anaerobic endurance.
This event affects your aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle groups: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, torso rotators, lower back stabilizers, deltoids, trapezius, biceps, and muscles of the forearm and hand (grip).
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Event
For this event, you must remove the pike pole from the bracket, stand within the boundary established by the equipment frame, and place the tip of the pole on the painted area of the hinged door in the ceiling. Fully push up the 60 pound hinged door in the ceiling with the pike pole three times. Then, hook the pike pole to the 80 pound ceiling device and pull the pole down five times. Each set consists of three pushes and five pulls.
Repeat the set four times. You are permitted to stop and, if needed, adjust your grip. Releasing your grip or allowing the pike pole handle to slip, without the pike pole falling to the ground, does not result in a warning or constitute a failure. You are permitted to re-establish your grip and resume the event. If you do not successfully complete a repetition, the proctor calls out “MISS” and you must push or pull the apparatus again to complete the repetition. This event and the total test time end when you complete the final stroke repetition as indicated by a proctor who calls out “TIME." |
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Failures
One warning is given if you drop the pike pole to the ground. If you drop the pike pole, you must pick it up without proctor assistance and resume the event. The second infraction constitutes a failure, the test time is concluded and you fail the test. If your feet do not remain within the marked boundary lines, one warning is given. The second infraction constitutes a failure, the test time is concluded and you fail the test. |
| After all seven events have been completed in succession, the timer stops and the test is concluded. Your proctor will assist you in removing the 50lb weight vest, helmet, & gloves. Remember there are other individuals testing, so you will be advised where an appropriate rest & rehab area has been designated. |
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