FIREFIGHTER TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF BRISTOL
FIREFIGHTER TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT
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The City of Bristol is accepting applications for Firefighter testing to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. Initial testing requires possession of a CPAT Certificate (physical ability test), and successful completion of a written and oral examination. Additionally, a medical exam including a workfit assessment and drug screen, and
background investigation are required prior to hire. Written Exam details to follow after the application deadline. NOTE: To gain entrance to the Written Exam scheduled for the Summer 2023, you are required to present an original CPAT CERT (with seal) issued on or after June 1, 2022.
SALARY: $55,488 upon hire. (During first year of employment the annual wage increases @ 6 month & 1 year anniversary.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
▪Must be 18 yrs of age ▪High School Diploma/GED ▪Valid Driver License
RESIDENCY POINTS: 5 points will be added to the final passing score (maximum score = 100 points) for eligible residents. Must be domiciled in the City of Bristol as of the closing date for applications, March 10, 2023; AND must maintain residency throughout the testing process.
Upload the Firefighter Residency Form along with supporting documents when you complete the online employment application; OR you can mail the required paperwork to City of Bristol Human Resources Dept., 111 North Main St., Bristol, CT 06010 postmarked by March 10, 2023, OR bring the completed paperwork to Human Resources temporary location at 150 Main Street, Bristol by 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2023.
VETERANS POINTS: 5 points will be added to the final passing score (maximum score = 100 points) for eligible veterans. See Firefighter Testing Summary for details.
DEADLINE FOR BRISTOL FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION: MARCH 10, 2023 (including residency documents if applicable)
∙ Must complete Bristol Firefighter Application online at www.bristolct.gov
CPAT Certificate (Candidate Physical Ability Test) is required & presented at the written test date. Bristol requires a CPAT CERT be issued on or after June 1, 2022.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR 5 Day Program CPAT TESTING : MARCH 15, 2023 (Registration deadline for Special Sessions: Refer to CPAT website.)
∙ CPAT Candidate Physical Ability Test registration online at https://portal.ct.gov/CFPC/Candidate-Physical-Ability-Test
UPDATES: All communication regarding exam dates, results, etc., will be provided via EMAIL sent from mailbot@applitrack.com. You may need to add this address to your “ALLOWED SENDERS” list on your email settings or it may be delivered to your junk/spam mail folder.
This posting is intended as a guide to the initial phase of the application process and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or process. Our Firefighter Testing Summary contains additional information. For questions about the testing process, please contact Human Resources. at (860) 584-6175 or hr@bristolct.gov
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