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Employment with the Beatrice Fire Department
provides an opportunity for personal growth. The fire service
in general is a highly technical and skilled profession.
Experiences gained through providing public safety services
are unmatched by any other profession. The individuals who
choose this career field are committed to helping others in
time of serious need.
It is more than just a job!
Basic Requirements
- High School graduate or GED
- 18 years of age
- Good health and physical condition
- Valid Nebraska drivers license
- Current Nebraska EMT certification
- Nebraska Firefighter I certification
Primary Duties
Emergency Response Firefighting
- Structure fires
- Wildland fires
- Transportation fires
Emergency Rescue
- Extrication
- High-angle
- Trench
- Confined Space
- Entanglement
Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency and non-emergency responses
- Emergency and non-emergency transfers
- Basic and Advanced Life Support
Application Process
The Beatrice Fire Department accepts applications and tests
for the position of firefighter every 18 months. An
eligibility list is established and firefighter candidates are
selected to be interviewed from that list as openings occur.
You may request your name to be added to a waiting list by
contacting the City Clerk's
office at 400 Ella Street - Beatrice, NE 68310. An application
can then be forwarded to you prior to the time of testing.
- Return completed application to the City clerk's office
- 400 Ella Street Beatrice, NE 68310
- Take the Civil Service written exam
- Successfully complete the Department physical ability
test
- Participate in the Civil Service oral interview
- Fire Department will conduct a background check
- Successfully complete a physical examination provided by
the Department.
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