Probationary Fire Private - (260000LC)

Description

Salary: $60,918

Position Grade: 69F

Department: Fire Department

Job Type: Full time (Permanent)

Examination Number: EX1763

Location: St. Louis, MO

Last Date For Filing Application Is October 2, 2026

- Upon successful completion of their working test period and being granted permanent status, a Probationary Fire Private shall receive an adjustment in pay and title change to Fire Private.

Incumbents in this position work as a team member at various life-threatening emergency medical scenes and fire scenes, extinguishing fires and operating a variety of fire and medical equipment, apparatus, and tools.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Responds to fire alarms in designated district; operates and uses a variety of tools and equipment such as extinguishers, axes, pike poles and other equipment; lays out and connects hoses to hydrants; raises and climbs ladders; holds nozzle, directs water stream and assists in handling hose; performs ventilation and salvage tasks at fire scene; rescues persons from fire or accident scene; administers first aid treatment to injured persons; assists in the maintenance and repair of equipment, apparatus, station house and surrounding grounds; participates in training sessions to enhance knowledge of hydraulics, first aid techniques and fire ground tactics; maintains the fire watch by relaying orders and locations of alarms received; may be assigned to drive an officer's car; may participate at special events such as parades, theaters, or schools by maintaining fire watch or crowd control.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Some knowledge of the operation of fire equipment and apparatus; some knowledge of fire ground tactics and chemical firefighting techniques; some knowledge of first aid treatment; some knowledge of City geography. Some skill in making minor repairs to equipment and apparatus; some skill in operating a variety of fire tools and equipment; some skill in climbing ladders and working at considerable heights; some skill in cooperating as a team member at fire scene.





Qualifications

Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 67310, applicants must not have reached their 33rd birthday by the last date for filing application. Also pursuant to Ordinance No. 67310, qualified applicants who have served in active duty with the United States Armed Forces may deduct from their age the length of time spent on such active military duty provided the total deduction for military duty does not exceed six years.

Education: A high school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certificate is required upon completion of the testing process.

EMT License: Applicants will be required to possess a Missouri State EMT-B license before completion of the probationary period.

Driver’s License: Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license while employed by the City of St.

Louis Fire

Department. A valid driver’s license is required by the time of the Performance Test. Please note the kind of license, number, class, and expiration date on the Employment Application.

Military Service: Applicants who have served in the United States Armed Forces must have received an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge under honorable conditions.

Documentation of Academic Credentials and Required Licensures must be Submitted at Time of Application or Upon Request. Applicants may upload documents in Taleo, or attach to the paper application.

Scoring Components and Their Weights

Performance Test: 70%

Oral Interview: 30%

The examination will include a Physical Ability Test which measures the strength and endurance necessary to perform the job, and an Oral Interview.



A Background Check and Medical Examination component will also be included as part of the examination process. The pre-employment medical examination will include a drug/alcohol screen. Incumbents are subject to random drug screens and alcohol tests as a condition of their employment.

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Veterans Preference Points To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.

Accommodations

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant's or employee's prior consent.

Job Posting

: Aug 28, 2026, 8:39:31 PM

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