Apply to be a Volunteer

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Join our Team

Have you ever thought about volunteering in your community as a Firefighter and/or EMS responder?

We are looking for people who are prepared to be prepared! Join us and become involved in our community!

If you're looking for an opportunity to make your community a safer place to live, Philomath Fire & Rescue would like to hear from you. Did you know that we rely on volunteers to respond to emergencies in our Fire District? We are especially interested in finding willing, capable volunteers in the areas served by our substations. We are in need of volunteers in the Wren area and in the Inavale area. If you live south of Airport Road or west of Wren hill, you can make a huge difference in your neighborhood.

We are looking for people to train for medical and fire emergency response. Philomath Fire & Rescue provides the training and equipment necessary to safely and effectively respond to the many types of emergency calls in our fire district.

We would be glad to answer any questions you have. You could become part of the solution to a safer community!

We will provide you with the training and equipment to make a real difference! We train our Volunteers to NFPA certification levels including, but not limited to, Firefighter I and II, Wildland Firefighter Type I and II, Driver/Operator, Pumper Operator, Tender Operator, Aerial Operator, Fire Officer I, Wildland Engine Boss, as well as specialty training in Extrication and Rescue. We provide access and reimbursement for EMS training and outside training.

Fill out the application below or give us a call with your questions. We'd love to add you to our team!

Volunteer Firefighters are members of the Philomath Fire & Rescue community* who act to protect the life and property of our community members from fire and other emergencies though fire suppression and emergency response. If certified, Volunteer Firefighters may also act in EMS roles for the District.

Volunteer Medical Responders are members of the Philomath Fire & Rescue community* who have medical certification through the Oregon Health Authority and provide medical services to protect the members of our community. They act in a strictly non-firefighting role.

Support Volunteers are members of the Philomath Fire & Rescue community* and are interested solely in a support role for the District. These volunteers perform tasks to support District personnel such as coordinating events for the District or providing rehabilitation support for responders on-scene during emergencies. We also welcome trades people to assist in maintaining building and grounds, as well as professional folks willing to help with grant writing, website maintenance, etc.

*At this time, we are only accepting applications from residents of the Philomath Fire District or those living within 30 road miles of the main station (Station 201, 1035 Main St., Philomath). We actively recruit volunteers year round for a Spring Firefighter Academy.

Fire and EMS Volunteers are asked to put in a minimum of participation in service of the Department. This can take the form of attending drills, doing stand-by time, responding to calls, and participating in Department events.

Here is a document outlining the minimum participation requirements:

Vounteer Participation Guidelines

Position descriptions:

P-3V Volunteer Assistant Chief.pdf P-4V Volunteer Staff Captain.pdf P-5V Volunteer Operations Captain .pdf P-6V Volunteer Lieutenant.pdf P-7V Volunteer Senior Firefighter .pdf P-8V Volunteer Engineer.pdf P-9V Volunteer Firefighter.pdf P-10V Volunteer Firefighter Entry Level .pdf P-11V Volunteer EMS Responder .pdf

Help wanted: Neighbors helping neighbors in times of need - Philomath News

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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION:

First, MI, and Last Name (required)

Volunteer Opportunity (Ctrl & click to select multiple options) (required)

Mailing Address (required)

City (required)

State (required)

Zip Code (required)

Phone Number (required)

Best time to contact you (required)

Email address (required)

Are you at least 18 years old? (required)

Are you a United States citizen? (required)

Do you have a high school diploma or a GED? (required)

Are you a veteran? (required)

Drivers License Number (required)

Issuing State for Drivers License: (required)

List any special training, licenses, certificates, skills, languages, or other special skills that you have that may be pertinent to the position for which you are applying: (required)

Personal/Professional Reference #1: Name, Phone Number, Relationship to you (required)

Personal/Professional Reference #2: Name, Phone Number, Relationship to you (required)

Personal/Professional Reference #3: Name, Phone Number, Relationship to you (required)

List any experience, whether paid or volunteer, that you have relating to the duties of the position for which you are applying: (required)

By my signature and initials placed here, I affirm that the information provided in this application (and accompanying resume, if any) is true and complete and I understand that any false information, misrepresentations, or significant ommissions may disqualify me from further consideration for volunteerism, and may be justification for my dismissal from the Fire District, if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify the Fire Chief if any license, certification, accreditation is revoked or restricted, or upon the conviction of a felony, or any crime involving dishonesty or a breach of trust. Initials: (required)

I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application (and accompanying resume, if any). I also authorize the FIre District to contact any listed references. I understand that the District may request an investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency that includes information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. I understand that the investigative consumer report may involve personal interviews with my neighbors, friends, relatives, former employers, schools, and others. I also understand that under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act I have the right to make a written request to the District, within a reasonable time, for the disclosure of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency so that I may obtain a complete disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation. Initials: (required)

I authorize any person, School, Current employer, and organizations named in this application (and accompanying resume or disclosed during interview) to provide the District with relevant information and opinion that may be useful to the District in making a Decision on this application, and I release such persons and organizations from any legal liablility in making such statements. Initials: (required)

If the District makes an offer to accept me into a position of volunteerism, contingent upon passing a firefighter physical examingation, including a drug screening and x-rays, I consent to such examinations, and I consent to the release to the District of any and all medical information, as may be deemed necessary by the District in judging my capabiligy to do the work for which I am applying. Initials: (required)

I understand that if my volunteer status is terminated by the District for dishotesty, breach of trust, or any criminal acts the authorities may be notified and I may be criminally prosecuted. I also understand that if I am accepted I may not engage in activities that create a conflict of interest with my position with the District. Initials: (required)

I understand that this application does not, by itself, create a guarantee of volunteer status. I understand and agree that, if brought on into a volunteer position, the terms of volunteerism shall be governed by the policies of the District. Unless specifically provided otherwise in such policies, my volunteerism is for no definite period of time, and may, unless otherwise prohibited, be terminated at any time by either party. I understand that no person is authorized to change any of the terms mentioned in this applicaiton form. I hereby certify that this application contains no misrepresentation or falsification, and that the information given is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of any information stated in, or requested by this application, is cause for cancellation of the application and/or dismissal from volunteerism. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for volunteerism as may be necessary in arriving at a decision regarding such volunteerism. Date: (required)

I certify that the information I have provided is current and factual. Initials: (required)

Signed (Print Full Name): (required)

Attach any relevant documentation that you would like the review committee to consider:

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