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The City of Newburgh Civil Service Commission has the following open competitive examinations accepting applications through April 30, 2007.

Examination # 61976 Firefighter, exam date will be June 2, 2007. The starting salary is $38,192.

The requirements for the exam are a high school diploma or equivalent U.S. Citizenship, Orange county residency, NYS driver's license and no felony convictions.

The filing fee is $40.00 and a waiver of the fee is available for those who qualify.

Examination # 61979 Firefighter Spanish Speaking, exam date will be June 2, 2007. The starting salary is $38,192.

The requirements for the exam are a high school diploma or equivalent U.S. Citizenship, Orange county residency, NYS driver's license and no felony convictions. A Spanish language proficiency test will also be given.

The filing fee is $40.00 and a waiver of the fee is available for those who qualify.

The application packet can be picked up at City Hall 83 Broadway, Newburgh, N.Y. or on the internet: newburgh civil service.