The City of Marion, Iowa - Career

MFD Career Application Procedures

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:46:48 -0400

Individuals desiring to take the Marion Fire Department entrance test must follow a designated procedure. Official notification of testing opportunities will be advertised in the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Des Moines Register. Every effort will be made to advertise in the Marion Fire Department website as well. Prospective candidates must adhere to the following process:

After the testing date has been officially advertised, applications to take the test must be picked up at Marion City Hall at 1100 8^th Avenue.
Complete the application and return it to Marion City Hall prior to the advertised deadline. INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Applicants will be notified by letter regarding the time and date of the examinations.

If you have any questions regarding the application procedure, please contact Marion City Hall at 377-1581 or the Marion Fire Department at 377-8237.

Physical Agility & Written Entrance Test Description

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:39:31 -0400

Applicants wanting to be a career fire fighter with the Marion Fire Department must successfully complete the following steps:

Application submittal (See Application Procedure on this website)
Written examination
Physical agility examination
Interview with MFD administrative staff
Background check
Physical examination

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

A multiple choice written examination is administered by the Marion Civil Service Commission. The test is purchased from a testing agency. Successful completion of the test is required in order to take the physical agility test.

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

The physical agility test is offered immediately after the written examination for those who pass the examination. It is important that you dress in clothes and shoes that would be comfortable to exercise in. Applicants participating in the physical agility test will wear a fire coat, helmet, gloves, and SCBA backpack with steel bottle during the test. These items will be provided by the Department.

PREPARING FOR THE PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMINATION

This physical agility examination is more difficult than it appears. The chances of passing the examination will be greatly increased if adequate preparatory training has been undertaken. Physical training should emphasize cardio-respiratory fitness. Strength, muscular endurance, and proper lifting techniques should be high priority. Practice makes perfect.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMINATION

MFD Career Fire Fighter Testing

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:35:20 -0400

The Marion Fire Department held testing for career fire fighters in June/July 2006. The list that was generated is viable for two years. The next anticipated testing date will be conducted in the spring/summer of 2008.

Watch this web site near that time for more information.

Career Fire Fighter Job Description

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:22:28 -0400

REVISED 12-99

FIRE FIGHTER

NATURE OF WORK

This is a full-time position within the municipal fire department. A firefighter trains for and participates in activities that protect life and property via skilled firefighting and rescue operations. National or State of Iowa certification as an EMT-B is required for hire and must be maintained throughout the employee’s career. Work often includes performing strenuous, hazardous tasks during emergency situations. In addition to firefighting and rescue work; a firefighter maintains fire department property, equipment, apparatus, and quarters. Additional time is spent training and studying modern firefighting techniques. Direction and supervision is received from superior officers.