Firefighter/EMT Basic

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Describe any specialized training, apprenticeship, skills or extracurricular activities.*
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List professional, trade, business, or civic activities and offices held (you may exclude memberships that would reveal gender, race, religion, national origin, age, disability or other protected status).*
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List any additional information, skills, or equipment used that you may feel would be helpful in considering your application.*
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List THREE References, to include names and phone numbers, at minimum. You MUST list three references, and those may not include family members and/or current or past supervisors.*
These references will be contacted during the background phase. Failure to list required references and ascertaining that valid contact information is provided may reflect poorly and lead to an unsatisfactory background report.
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List your Physical Addresses for the Past Three Years*
Beginning with your current physical address, list your addresses for the previous three years, to include dates of residency.
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Certify the following by entering your initials.*
By submitting this online application, I herby certify the following:
The answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge;
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision;
This application for employment shall be considered for a period of time not to exceed two (2) years. Any applicant wishing to be reconsidered for employment after this time should file a new application;
I hereby understand, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with the City of Martinsburg is of an at-will nature and the employer may discharge employee at any time, with or without cause. It is further understood that this at-will employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of the City of Martinsburg;
In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.
Qualifications for Position as Firefighter/EMT Basic
All applicants for the position of firefighter/EMT Basic shall, in addition to general requirements of Rule III, comply with the following qualifications prior to submission of application. Providing false information during the hiring process may result in loss of eligibility. By initialing below, you attest that you have been notified and can comply of the following:
a) be not less than eighteen (18) nor more than thirty-five (35) years of age at date of application;
b) hold a high school diploma or GED Certificate and supply proof of such;
c) be required to obtain and maintain certification as an EMT-Basic by the WV Office of Emergency Medical Services within 150 days of employment ;
d) submit documentary proof of birth and education. DD-214 is required if applicant has previous military service;
e) must possess and maintain a valid driver's license from any state in the Union at time of filing the application;
f) meet residency requirements as outlined below
Rule X: Residency Requirements for Appointees to the Martinsburg Fire Department
To ensure that an adequate number of personnel are available at all times and that off-duty fire personnel will be available for callback with a reasonable response time in emergency situations, the City finds it necessary to require that its fire personnel reside no further than a specified distance from their work place. Consequently, the following residency requirements shall apply:
1. Any fire personnel employed by the City of Martinsburg with an appointment date after June 28, 2004, shall establish and maintain his/her permanent physical residence within a fifty (50) mile radius of the Berkeley County Court House, located at the intersection of Queen and King Streets, Martinsburg, WV and shall continue his/her permanent physical residence within the residency area for the entire period of his/her active employment with the Martinsburg Fire Department.
2. Any fire personnel who does not reside within the area at the time of appointment shall establish his/her permanent residence within the specified area within ninety (90) calendar days of the date he/she receives notice that he/she has been awarded regular employment status with the Department. An extension of this period, not to exceed ninety (90) days may be granted by the Fire Civil Service Commission upon receipt of a written request from the officer, and will be considered upon sufficient evidence that strict enforcement would present a substantial hardship. In no case will the Commission delay the enforcement of this rule beyond the ninety (90) day extension period.
3. Any and all disputes involving enforcement of this rule shall be decided by the City of Martinsburg Fire Civil Service Commission.

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The City of Martinsburg Fire Civil Service Commission requires attachment of birth certificate to all applications. Failure to do so will invalidate this application.
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Attach High School or College Diploma or GED Certificate*
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Equal Opportunity Survey*
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- White (non-Hispanic) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa.
- American Indian or Alaskan Native (non-Hispanic) A person having origins in any of the peoples of the original peoples of North or South America (including Central America) and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment
- Asian (non-Hispanic) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far east, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Island.
- Hispanic or Latino – A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South of Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
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Firefighter/EMT Basic

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How did you hear about this position?*

Do you have any friends or family that work (or worked) for the City of Martinsburg?*

Have you applied with us before?*

Have you been employed with us before?*

What is your birthdate?*

Confirm the following:*

What is your highest level of education?*

Do you read or speak languages other than English?*

Describe any specialized training, apprenticeship, skills or extracurricular activities.*

Describe any job-related training received in the US Military.*

Summarize special job-related skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experience.*

List professional, trade, business, or civic activities and offices held (you may exclude memberships that would reveal gender, race, religion, national origin, age, disability or other protected status).*

List any additional information, skills, or equipment used that you may feel would be helpful in considering your application.*

List THREE References, to include names and phone numbers, at minimum. You MUST list three references, and those may not include family members and/or current or past supervisors.*

List your Physical Addresses for the Past Three Years*

Certify the following by entering your initials.*

Attach Birth Certificate*

Attach Driver's License*

Attach High School or College Diploma or GED Certificate*

Attach Fire or EMS Certificates*

Equal Opportunity Survey*

EEOC Birthdate*

EEOC--Racial or Ethnic Background*

EEOC Disability or Veteran Status*

EEOC Military Discharge Date (Veterans Only)*

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