Eligibility
In hiring any position, the City of Erie does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, ancestry, union membership, age, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin in employment or the provision of services.
To become a City of Erie firefighter, regardless of past fire, emergency medical, or military experience, applicants must meet the following criteria, set by the City of Erie Civil Service Board:
- Age
- Must be at least 18 years old on or before the date of hire
- Must not be more than 65 years old
- Education
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
- Must pass the Fire Police Select Incorporated (FPSI) written test by date of hire
- Residency
- Must agree to move within a fifteen-mile radius of the City of Erie by the time of hire
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Physical Fitness
- Must pass a physical examination
- Must pass the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) before date of hire
- Financial History
- Must pass credit check
- Criminal History
- Must pass background check
- Driving
- Must possess a current and valid driver’s license