February 7, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2007-06) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org APPLICATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER BEING ACCEPTED The Mobile County Personnel Department has announced that applications are now being accepted for the position of firefighter until close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, March 16, 2007. Qualified applicants should go to the personnel department located at 1809 Government Street between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the open application period and fill out an application. Minimum qualification requirements are: Graduation from a standard senior high school; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements (GED). Applicant must possess a valid Alabama Driver’s License. Check with Mobile County Personnel Department for other requirements. Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s starting salary for Firefighter is $2,218 monthly plus benefits and $26,616 annually. The examination will consist of three sections: 1. a written test counting 50% of the final grade, 2. a physical ability test scored pass/fail, and 3. a rating counting 50% in which applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience and personal qualifications. More information regarding the examination process can also be found on the department’s web page at www.cityofmobile.org/fire copies of the application and job announcement can be found on the Mobile County Personnel Department’s web page at www.personnelboard.org. ###