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MADOC TWP FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighter Application Form

Volunteer Firefighter

Must be 18 Years or older

Duties and Responsibilities

The Firefighter, acting with the guidelines and authority established by the Protection to Persons and Property Committee and Council, applicable legislation, and under the direction of the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain or Incident Commander shall carry out the following responsibilites:

  1. Respond to emergency calls, lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders, use extinguishers, breathing apparatus, auto extraction and other equipment
  2. Respond to non-emergency calls, as required
  3. Provide search and rescue in various forms
  4. Drive and operate firefighting and emergency equipment as assigned
  5. Provide when qualified first responder actions to emergency medical and hazardous materials calls
  6. Conduct fire prevention and public education programs as assigned
  7. Document vital incident information for investigative and record keeping purposes
  8. Attend in hall training sessions and off site training courses as necessary
  9. Maintain equipment in good repair in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
  10. Responsible for workplace safety as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Madoc Township Fire Department organizational policies, procedures and guidelines
  11. Perform other duties as required

Physical Requirements

  1. Must be able to lift, move and climb ladders
  2. Must have agility to climb through rafters, on roofs and crawl through tunnels
  3. Must be able to open and close valves and be able to advance with hose discharging water
  4. Must be able to carry heavy loads up and down stairs
  5. Must be able to drag hose
  6. Must be able to hear alarms and respond
  7. Must be able to effectively communicate via two-way radio and over the telephone
  8. Must be able to grasp and safely use hand tools such as an axe, pike pole, chainsaw, shovel etc..
  9. Must be able to use all PPE and self contained breathing apparatus

Other Details of Job

  1. Must be able to react quickly and remain calm in stressful situations
  2. Must posses agility and stamina to perform all functions of this position under adverse conditions
  3. Mube be able to deal with the public in a polite and sympathectic and efficient manner
  4. Must have or be able to qualify for a valid "D" license with an Air Brake endorsement
  5. Must have or be able to qualify for a valid CPR and Standard First Aid cerification
Applicant Information
Date of Birth
Education Information
High School
Graducated?
College/University
Graducated?
Trade/Business School
Graducated?
Correspondence School
Graducated?
Employment Information

Current Employer

Previous Employer

Previous Employer

Please answer the following questions
Do you have any previous training as a Firefighter?
If so, what previous training have you had?
Do you have any special skills or training that would be of benefit to the Fire Department? For example CPR, First Aid, Hydraulics
If yes please explain:
Do heights affect you?
Would you be able to obtain written permission from your employer to leave work in the event of a major fire or emergency if required?
Would you be available to respond to Fire Department related Emergency Calls between 8:00am to 6:00pm within 10 minutes?
If not, how long do you think it would take to respond
Are you willing to take the required training be it local or at a training facility on week-ends, evenings or through the week?
Are you married?
Does your partner approve of you being a Firefighter?
To your knowledge do you have any disability that would impair your function as a Firefighter?
If yes, please explain:
What Class of Driver's License do you have?
Driver's License Number

By submitting this form you agreed to the following

  • You agree to abide by orders and directions given by officers of the Fire Department at all times
  • You will read and abide by the by-laws of the Fire Department as presented to you upon my acceptance as a probationary member of the Madoc Township Fire Department
  • You pledge that you will respect and use all fire equipment in the proper manner for which it was designed, return it after use, ensure all equipment is clean and in serviceable condition and report any discrepancies to my Fire Officer(s)
  • You will serve a one year probationary period, and will be interviewed and examined after the first six months
  • You will be required, as a condition of employment, to obtain the necessary vaccination shots deemed necessary by the health authorities at the time of hire
  • You will be required, as a condition of employment, to present a Police Records Check
  • Upon approval of this application you must submit evidence of a recent physical examination from a licensed medical practitioner