Job Description

City of Bethlehem

Firefighter Civil Service Examination

  The City of Bethlehem is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter from 8:30 AM on June 30, 2025 through 3:00 PM on August 1, 2025 . The Civil Service Entrance Exam will be held on August 23, 2025. 

Starting Annual Salary (2026): $60,673. 

Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive package.

Minimum Requirements:

• S. citizenship or naturalization


• At least 18 years of age by August 1, 2025


• S. diploma or GED


• Valid driver’s license.


• Must establish residency within 15 miles (as the crow flies) of City Hall (10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018) within one year of hire.

Application Information:

Application packets are available beginning June 30, 2025, at:

• City Hall – 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)


• Online –

Application Packet Must Include:

• Completed and signed application form


• Copy of H.S. diploma or GED


• Copy of birth certificate


• Copy of valid driver’s license


• Copy of social security card


• Notarized Civil Service Voucher


• $50 money order payable to “City of Bethlehem” (non-refundable)


• DD-214, Member 4 Form (if claiming veteran’s preference)

All application materials must be postmarked no later than August 1, 2025 and mailed or delivered to:

City of Bethlehem

Human Resources

10 E. Church St.

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Incomplete application will not be accepted. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exam time and location via email.

Salary/Compensation: $60,673 per year

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