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Applicants must be at least 21 years
of age.
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High school diploma or GED is required.
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Applicant must not have been convicted of a felony.
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Applicant must not
have been convicted of a misdemeanor (i.e., disorderly conduct, criminal trespass) within three (3) years.
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Must be of sound physical and mental health to adequately perform the duties of a Firefighter/EMT-I.
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Applicant must not have been convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in the past three (3) years.
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Applicants must successfully complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) process conducted by the Columbus Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services.
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Upon making a conditional job offer, a Federal background check and physical examination to include a drug/alcohol screening will be conducted.
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Candidates must successfully pass both the background check and physical examination.
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Applicant must have far visual acuity uncorrected vision of 20/100 in both eyes for wearers of hard contacts or spectacles or far visual acuity of 20/30 in both eyes corrected with contact lenses or spectacles.
