LUMBERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

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1 LUMBERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

2 Dear Applicant, We welcome your membership application to join the Lumberton Fire Department. The attached Application Process guide will provide you with detailed instructions on how the application process works and what steps you will need to take in order to complete the application process. It is important that you fill out each part of the application packet completely and honestly. You must also sign it in the presence of a Notary Public of New Jersey. As I am sure you will agree, our organization is one in which integrity is paramount. Our reputation is directly related to the code of contact displayed by each of our members. Our members deal directly with the public and it is important that they be concerned for the safety and welfare of the public at all times. Therefore, please be aware that we will thoroughly scrutinize the information that you provide on the membership application. We do this in an effort to provide the citizens of out township with the individuals who will uphold the excellent reputation of the Lumberton Fire Department. Thank you for your interest and, hopefully, you can become a valuable part of our organization. Sincerely, Lumberton Fire Department Officers

3 APPLICATION PROCESS Section 1: Contents of Packet The membership application contains the following forms that must be completed: 1. Firefighter Membership Application 2. New Jersey Fireman s Association Application 3. Authority to Release Information Section 2: Competition of Application Packet All Applicants must COMPLETELY fill in the information on the forms listed in Section 1 above. When completed, you must turn in the completed packet to any Line Officer of the Lumberton Fire Department. Section 3: Administrative Review of Application and Interview with the Chief of Department When you submit your application packet, a thorough administrative review will be done. All information provided on the application will be verified. After the information is verified, you will be called to schedule an interview with the Chief of Department, and other Company Officers / Members.

4 Date of Application: PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Date of Birth: / / Age: Sex: Address;: Driver s License #: Exp. Date: Marital Status: If Married, Spouse s Name: Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty, or no contest to a crime? Yes or No If yes, explain:

5 EMERGENCY CONTACT Name: Relationship: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: ( ) -

6 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Present Employer: City: State: Zip Code: Occupation: Phone Number: ( ) - Will your present employer all you to respond to daytime calls? Yes No EDUCATION Name of last school attended: Highest grade, level, or degree achieved: MILITARY Were you ever in the military? Yes No Branch: Grade: Job: If discharged, what was the nature? MEDICAL Your family doctor: Doctor s address and Phone Number: Have you had a Hepatitis B vaccination within 10 years? ( ) - Date: Blood Type: Have you ever been refused employment for health reasons? Yes No Have you ever been disqualified for duty in the armed forces? Yes No

7 PRIOR EXPERIENCE Have you ever been or are you currently a member of another fire company, ambulance or rescue squad: Yes No if yes, please complete the following: Company Name: Position(s) Held: Contact Name and Phone #: List Below the fire, rescue, emergency, hazardous materials classes, courses, and seminars completed. Please attach copies of all certificates received for classes completed. Name of Class Name of Training Facility & Location Date Class Completed

8 AUTHORITY TO RELEASE INFORMATION Applicant s Name: First Last MI Date of Birth: Social Security #: City: Phone Number: State: Zip Code: Address: Driver s License #: Exp. Date: I certify that the facts in this Application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I fully understand that any false statement will be considered as justifying grounds for denial of membership or subsequent dismissal. I hereby authorize any criminal justice officer, or other authorized representative of the Fire Department of Lumberton Township bearing this release, to obtain any and all information available from my past and present employers, credit references, criminal records, and medical records. I request that the custodian of records, in each case permit my records to be examined, copied, or otherwise reviewed. I hereby release and hold harmless any such authority, including its employees or related personnel, both individually and collectively, from any and all liability from damages of whatever kind which may at any time result to me, my heirs, family, or associates because of compliance with this authorization and request to release information. I fully understand that if accepted, my membership is governed by the By Laws, and Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines of the Lumberton Fire Department. All information obtained will be held in strictest confidence. Applicant s Signature: Date: Parent(s) / Guardian(s) Signature: (If applicant is under 18 years old)