Firefighter - Emergency Response & Community Safety

City of New Castle; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Castle, PA is seeking applicants for the Firefighter examination. Applicants must meet age, residency within ten miles, educational, medical, and licensure requirements and prepare for the physical agility and written tests scheduled for October 2026.

Completed applications are to be filed in person with the Personnel Board, with testing dates set on October 17, 2026. The City of New Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Must reside within 10 miles of the Central Fire Station within six months after probation.
• Part-time applicants are not required to reside in the City or within 10 miles.
• Must have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a valid GED.
• Must be medically fit for firefighting duties and possess a valid PA driver’s license.
• Must be of good moral character with no criminal record.

Skills

Physical fitness

Moral integrity

Decision making

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of New Castle, PA is seeking applicants for the Firefighter examination. Applicants must meet age, residency within ten miles, educational, medical, and licensure requirements and prepare for the physical agility and written tests scheduled for October 2026.

Completed applications are to be filed in person with the Personnel Board, with testing dates set on October 17, 2026. The City of New Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.