Merit Firefighter Hiring Information

There is currently no active hiring process. Please follow Wayne Township Fire Department social media accounts and this webpage for hiring announcements for firefighter positions.

To apply to become a firefighter, you must meet the following bare minimum qualifications:

  • Be at least 21 by the date the eligibility list is established. Applicants will be removed from the process/list if they are not employed before their 36th birthday.
  • Be legally able to work in the United States.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Have and maintain a valid driver’s license during the entire time you are in the process.
  • Have NOT been convicted of a felony.
  • Ability to read and write legibly, speak, understand, and otherwise communicate in English.
  • Generally, you must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service.

The Departments are committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate in hiring or employment practices based on age, gender, race, color, creed, disability (as defined by law), national origin, religious or political affiliation, except where specific age, gender or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification, are necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Departments, or are otherwise allowed or required by law.

 

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