FIREFIGHTER TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Applications are being accepted for the position of Firefighter with the Township of Cumru in accordance with Civil Service Regulations adopted 12/12/2023 and 12/19/2023. Applications are available at the Cumru Township Municipal Building, 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA 19540, telephone 610-777-1343, or may be printed from the Townships website at www.cumrutownship.org. Application forms may be mailed upon written or telephonic request. However, the Township assumes no responsibility for missed filing deadlines due to a delay in the mail. All Applicants must deliver in person, via USPS, or via courier service a completed application to the Cumru Township Fire Department, and pay the non-refundable $20.00 application fee by cash, check, or money order NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., Thursday, July 10, 2025, to be considered for further processing. Applications submitted via USPS or courier service are sent at the applicants risk and the Township assumes no responsibility for missed filing deadlines due to a delay in the mail. The completed application packet is to be returned to the Township office building, 1775 Welsh Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540. Applicant prerequisites at the time of the filing deadline of Thursday July 10, 2025: Must be at least 18 years of age and no older than 35 years of age; have at least a high school diploma or equivalent General Education Certificate (GED); Pennsylvania Drivers License (Class C or higher). In addition to successfully passing the written examination, any appointment to the position of Firefighter shall be conditioned upon the candidate successfully completing a CPAT physical fitness test, an oral examination, background investigation including, criminal history clearance, PA child abuse history clearance, FBI identity history clearance, drug/alcohol screening, medical examination, and any other conditions established by the Township of Cumru. Satisfactory clearances must be maintained during the term of employment. Starting salary dependent upon qualifications. The starting base salary for Probationary Firefighter for 2025 is between $47,840 and $55,120 depending on training and experience. These salaries are subject to change due to ongoing collective bargaining negotiations. The written examination will be held on July 12, 2025. at the Berks County Fire Training Site (lower level classroom) located at 895 Morgantown Rd. Reading, Pa 19607 Applicants should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the test time and photo identification will be required. No one will be permitted to enter the testing facility after the test time. Directions to the testing facility are available by calling 610-777-1343. The Township of Cumru is a Civil Service and Equal Opportunity Employer Jeanne E. Johnston, Cumru Township Manager
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