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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for original appointment to the fire department are outlined by the City of Portland Civil Service ordinance. Candidates are required to pass a written exam, backgound check and medical exam.
1. Good Character.
- Applicants must not have a disqualifying criminal conviction
- Applicants must be of good moral character
2. Education and Experience.
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency degree and either
- Three years post high school employment; or
- Three years of education in a post high school program at a school or college or university; or
- Any combination of post high school education and work experience totaling three years.
- Any applicants wishing to be considered for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic must be certified as a
paramedic and licensable in the State of Maine prior to appointment.
3. Motor Vehicle Drivers License.
- Applicants must posses a valid State of Maine license and must not be disqualified from issuance of a State of
Maine drivers license.
4. Health
-Applicants shall be in good health and shall be subject to a fitness assessment and a post offer medical examination.
5. Citizenship
- Applicants shall either be a citizen of the United States or provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
6. Emergency Medical Technician
- Applicants must be licensed state of Maine licensed EMT-B at the time of interview. Intermediate or Paramedic license is desirable.
7. Firefighter I & II
- Candidates with State Firefighter I & II certification are desired.
8. Candidates Physical Ability Testing
- Candidates will be required to pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT)
1. Good Character.
- Applicants must not have a disqualifying criminal conviction
- Applicants must be of good moral character
2. Education and Experience.
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency degree and either
- Three years post high school employment; or
- Three years of education in a post high school program at a school or college or university; or
- Any combination of post high school education and work experience totaling three years.
- Any applicants wishing to be considered for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic must be certified as a
paramedic and licensable in the State of Maine prior to appointment.
3. Motor Vehicle Drivers License.
- Applicants must posses a valid State of Maine license and must not be disqualified from issuance of a State of
Maine drivers license.
4. Health
-Applicants shall be in good health and shall be subject to a fitness assessment and a post offer medical examination.
5. Citizenship
- Applicants shall either be a citizen of the United States or provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
6. Emergency Medical Technician
- Applicants must be licensed state of Maine licensed EMT-B at the time of interview. Intermediate or Paramedic license is desirable.
7. Firefighter I & II
- Candidates with State Firefighter I & II certification are desired.
8. Candidates Physical Ability Testing
- Candidates will be required to pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT)