January 12, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2009-02) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org MOBILE FIRE-RESCUE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED FIREFIGHTERS Officials with the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department and the Mobile County Personnel Board have announced an open competitive examination for Firefighter beginning today, Monday, January 12, 2009. Interested persons who are already certified as a Firefighter in the State of Alabama or non-certified applicants who have passed the Candidates Physical Ability Test (CPAT) can pick-up and fill out applications at the Mobile County Personnel Board, located at 1809 Government Street Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. or go on line at www.personnelboard.org and fax the application to (251) 445-2219. Applicants will receive a written examination study booklet upon returning the completed application. Certified applicants must provide proof of certification as an Alabama certified Firefighter. Non-certified applicants must exhibit proof of passing the CPAT. Applicants must have graduated from a standard senior high school or GED; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Applicant must also possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. Salary range is $2,446-$3,911 monthly or $29,361-$46,938 annually plus benefits. For more information contact the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s Training Division at 208-2863 or Mobile County Personnel Department at (251) 470-7727 or mcpb@personnelboard.org. You can also visit www.cityofmobile.org/fire/ or www.personnelboard.org. ###