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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION Depoe Bay Fire District and the Newport Fire Department are establishing a hiring list for

the positions of Firefighter & Firefighter/Engineer.

Depoe Bay Fire District Firefighter/Engineer POSITION: Firefighter/Engineer

These are represented positions with the IAFF Nonexempt classification

DUTIES: Please refer to the attached job description. PAY: $ 45,528 starting annual salary plus incentive pay (currently under review) BENEFITS: Healthcare, PERS (employee pays 6%), paid sick leave and vacation.

Employee also has option to participate in AFLAC and deferred compensation program. Employer paid life insurance.

HOURS: 48/96 hour shifts after initial academy MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

♦ NFPA Firefighter I ♦ NFPA Pumper Operator (or have applied to DPSST for certification by close) ♦ Valid Oregon driver’s license and insurable by the district insurance company ♦ Able to work independently and be self motivated ♦ Must have computer skills ♦ Oregon EMT

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

♦ NFPA Firefighter II

DBFD/NFD Joint of 4 Announcement

Newport Fire Department Firefighter

POSITION: Firefighter These are represented positions with the IAFF Nonexempt classification

DUTIES: Please refer to the attached job description.

PAY: $ 42,960 starting annual salary plus incentive pay (contract is currently being negotiated) BENEFITS: Healthcare, vision, and dental; PERS (employee pays 6%); paid sick leave, and vacation. Employee also has the option to participate in AFLAC and a deferred compensation program. Employer paid life insurance and longterm disability.

HOURS: 24 hour shifts MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

♦ NFPA Firefighter I ♦ Valid Oregon driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one within ten

days of hire) and insurable by the City's insurance company ♦ Able to work independently and be self motivated ♦ Must have computer skills ♦ Oregon EMT

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

♦ NFPA Firefighter II ♦ Oregon Certified EMT Advanced or Paramedic ♦ ICS100, 200, 300, 700 & 800 ♦ Hazmat Operations

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications are available online at depoebayfire.com, thecityofnewport.net or by contacting the administrative offices beginning November 19, 2015.


** This is a joint test between the Depoe Bay Fire District and the Newport Fire Department. To apply for one or both agencies, please fill out each respective application. Be sure to review minimum qualifications for each agency.** Applications must be received by each agency by 5 pm on Friday, December 4, 2015. Emailed/Mailed application with required attachments must be sent to each agency they are applying to. If you wish to apply for both positions you must fill out and send separate applications to each agency. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Applicants must include a cover letter and resume. All applicants will be notified of their status byTuesday, December 8, 2015. These notifications will be sent out via email, soyou must be sure to include a valid email address on your application. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to a written test to be held at the Gleneden Beach fire station on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 0800 (and December 12th if necessary). The written test will be based on IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 6th edition. The top 30 passing applicants for DBFD (top 15 for NFD) will be invited to an assessment center, which will take place the week of January 4, 2016. The assessment center will be held at the Gleneden Beach fire station. Applications should be sent to: Depoe Bay Fire District Newport Fire Department PO Box 280 245 NW 10th Street Gleneden Beach, OR 97388 Newport, OR 97365 Or emailed to: [email protected] [email protected]

EVALUATION COMPONENTS MAY INCLUDE:

♦ Oral interviews ♦ Pumping exercise ♦ EMT scenario ♦ Practical exercise


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QUESTIONS: Contact the Depoe Bay Fire District administration offices: Bill Johnson Assistant Fire Chief 5417642202 [email protected] Contact the Newport Fire Department administration offices: Melanie Nelson Executive Assistant 5412659461 [email protected] The City of Newport and Depoe Bay Fire District are an EEO and veteran’s preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.








Depoe Bay Fire District Firefighter / Engineer

Approved by Board of Directors January 8, 2008

Division: Supervisor: Fire Chief Supervision: Supervises Personnel as Assigned Wage Scale: Firefighter / Engineer

Position Summary: This position will be at the Firefighter/Engineer rank. The duties of this position include fire fighting, emergency rescue, and maintenance of property, facilities, and equipment. In addition to fire fighting and emergency rescue, primary duties include participation in drills and classes studying techniques and procedures for fire fighting, emergency rescue and response to hazardous materials incidents. Other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or District Officers.

Supervision Received: The duties of the position are performed under the general supervision of the Fire Chief.

Supervision Exercised: Position may supervise crews as directed. Principle Duties & Responsibilities: In addition to physical and mental functions required to perform the duties set forth above, this position requires the following:

1. Ability to carry a ladder weighing approximately 75 pounds, to raise and

extend the ladder, to assist victims down ladders, and to carry fire hose and other heavy equipment up and down ladders or stairs.

2. Ability to move and advance a charged hose line, weighing approximately 180 pounds, into a burning building while standing or crawling on the floor. Has the ability to hold a flowing hose line for long periods of time while maintaining control of the hose.

3. Ability to enter a building under adverse fire conditions which might include smoke, extreme heat, and no visibility, in full protective clothing including air pack with face piece. Has the ability to search for fire victims (sometimes searching by feel only), walking or crawling, and if victim is found, to drag or carry the victim to safety.

4. Ability to work in high open places, and confined places. 5. Ability to operate a power saw in awkward positions, such as overhead

cutting, cutting on a sloping roof, and cutting from a ladder.

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6. Ability to use a variety of tools to remove walls and ceilings, requiring pulling and pushing motions with arms extended overhead for long periods of time, or to force entry into a building.

7. Ability to perform fire fighting and rescue duties while exposed to extreme cold and/or wet environmental elements.

8. Ability to operate power extrication equipment to assist in patient removal from motor vehicles, with the ability to lift and carry patients over rough or uneven terrain for considerable distances. Ability to bend, strain, stretch, contort, push, pull, twist, carry, walk with weight, or lift to remove a victim from a motor vehicle and place the victim on stretcher.

9. Ability to drive a medic unit or large fire apparatus during both the day and night, using depth perception and peripheral vision in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, rain, ice, and snow, is capable of deploying equipment and personnel for fire and rescue purposes for maximum tactical and safety advantage.

10. Ability to complete fire fighter and emergency rescue functions and tasks which are very physically demanding over a period of time without breaks, recovering quickly when given a short break.

11. Ability to respond to an alarm, and go from a sound sleep to full activity and exertion in a matter of minutes.

12. Ability to maintain composure and confront stressful situations, and withstand the effects of repeated exposure to traumatic situations.

13. Ability to hear and orally respond to verbal orders, calls for assistance, and radio communications, as well as the ability to identify and appropriately respond to various sounds in an environment of substantial background noises, such as sounds produced by structural collapses, backdrafts, breaking glass, fire, other firefighters, sirens, traffic and victims. Ability to shout orders, warnings and responses when necessary.

14. Ability to read, learn and remember new and updated detailed complex information, such as hazardous materials information, medical information, or changes in policy or procedures. Ability to apply information in a logical manner even if in a sleep deprived atmosphere.

15. Ability to identify hazardous materials codes by color. 16. Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and deal with

verbal and physical confrontations. 17. Ability to interview people and to gather information on their medical

history or circumstances surrounding an incident. 18. Ability to prepare incident reports, inspection reports and medical reports

either by hand or computer, using proper, detailed descriptions and appropriate grammar. The Firefighter/Engineer must be capable of deploying equipment and personnel for fire and rescue purposes for maximum tactical and safety advantage.


Skills: Formal education and or specific training in firefighting and apparatus operation and pumping is required. Certification in the following areas is required:

NFPA Firefighter I NFPA Pumper Operator Oregon EMTBasic Valid Oregon drivers license Oregon Interface Firefighter

The Firefighter/Engineer is expected to make sound decisions under emergency and non emergency situations.

Policies: Firefighter/Engineer shall follow all policies and procedures adopted by the Depoe Bay Fire District.


FIREFIGHTER/ENGINEER

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The Depoe Bay Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer each question fully and accurately. If you need additional space, continue your answers on a separate sheet of paper. No action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

FULL NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle)

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________ CITY:______________________ (Street)

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________ CITY: _____________________ (Mailing)

STATE: __________________________________________ ZIP CODE: _______________________________

PHONE #s: Home: _________________________________ Business: __________________________________

May we contact you at work?

DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER: ______________________________ STATE:________________________

DPSST NUMBER: ______________________________________________________________

Would you take a physical examination if it is required for the job for which you are applying?

Are you at least eighteen years of age?

Do you have any physical limitations, which would prevent or impair performance of the job for which you are applying?

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EMAIL ADDRESS:

Have you ever been convicted of any law violation (except for minor traffic violations)?

Have you ever been a member of the Depoe Bay Fire District? If yes, when: __________________________

Have you ever applied at Depoe Bay Fire District before? If yes, when: __________________________

EDUCATION:

High school ___________________________________ Location ______________________________________

High school outcome:

College Name Location Dates Credits Major Degree __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL TRAINING: List additional Education and/or Technical Training Received that you have that might be related to your position.

SKILLS & TALENTS:

List any skills, talents, or experiences that you feel relate to the position that might be helpful to the Fire District - such as projects, licenses, certificates, vocational or technical programs, military training, hobbies, etc.

REFERENCES:

List 5 references, three that are not relatives or former employers, giving complete names, addresses, occupation and number of years known.

Name Address City/State Occupation #Years 1. __________________________________________________________________________________________2. __________________________________________________________________________________________3. __________________________________________________________________________________________4. __________________________________________________________________________________________5. __________________________________________________________________________________________

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List addresses for the last 5 years if less than 5 years at current address given above:

Dates Address City State Zip Code ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

List any and all previous Firefighting, EMS, Law Enforcement, Emergency Response, Payroll or Accounts Payable experience: Dates: From To Department, District or Agency Supervisor Name and Title_____ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List names of employers in consecutive order with present or last employer listed first. Account for all periods of time including military service and any periods of unemployment. If self-employed, give firm name and supply business references. If you worked in any of the positions under another name, please give name(s). Please provide month and year.

1. Employment or Company: ____________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Immediate Supervisor and Title: _________________________________________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________ From: _________________ To: _________________ Beginning Salary: ____________ Ending Salary: ____________ May we contact this employer? Description of Duties:__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reason for Leaving: ___________________________________________________________________________

2. Employment or Company: ____________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Immediate Supervisor and Title: __________________________________________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________ From: _________________ To: __________________ Beginning Salary: ____________ Ending Salary: ____________ May we contact this employer? Description of Duties:__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reason for Leaving: ___________________________________________________________________________

3. Employment or Company: ___________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Immediate Supervisor and Title: __________________________________________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________ From: _________________ To: _________________ Beginning Salary: ____________ Ending Salary: ____________ May we contact this employer? Description of Duties:__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reason for Leaving: ___________________________________________________________________________

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4. Employment or Company: __________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Immediate Supervisor and Title: __________________________________________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________ From: _________________ To: __________________ Beginning Salary: ____________ Ending Salary: ____________ May we contact this employer? Description of Duties:__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reason for Leaving: ___________________________________________________________________________

5. Employment or Company: ____________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Immediate Supervisor and Title: __________________________________________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________ From: _________________ To: __________________ Beginning Salary: ____________ Ending Salary: ____________ May we contact this employer? Description of Duties:__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reason for Leaving: ___________________________________________________________________________

DRIVING RECORD:

List any and all driving citations and/or chargeable accidents you have had within the last 3 years. If none, mark N/A

Date Infraction Court____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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PREFERENCE POINTS:

I wish to claim preference points as a member of the Depoe Bay Fire District:

I wish to claim preferene points as a Veteran of the United States:You must attach a copy of your DD-214 to receive credits.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to produce original documents establishing your identity and authorization to work, and if necessary, to complete the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Form I-9.

AFFIDAVIT:

I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that the Fire District shall not be liable in any respect if membership is denied me or if my membership is terminated because of false, incomplete or misleading information in my application or interviews. I also authorize the companies, schools or persons named above to release to the Fire District all information regarding my employment, character and qualifications. I hereby release said companies, schools or persons from all liability for any damage for issuing this information. I expressly waive all provisions of law prohibiting any physician, person, hospital or other institution that has or may hereafter attend or furnish me with treatment from disclosing to the Fire District any knowledge or information thereafter acquired. I understand that nothing contained in this membership application or in the granting of an interview creates a contract between the Fire District and myself for membership and/or employment or any other benefit. No promises regarding membership have been made to me and I understand that no such promise or guarantee is binding upon the Fire District. If an membership relationship is established, I understand that unless specifically limited in formally executed contract, I have the right to terminate my membership at any time for any reason and the Fire District retains a similar right.

By my signature below, I certify that all answers and statements on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should an investigation disclose untruthful or misleading answers, my application may be rejected, my name removed from consideration or my appointment terminated.

I acknowledge that my appointment is subject to my compliance with the rules, regulations and requirements of the Fire District, and I understand that I may be terminated for violation of such regulatory or statutory requirements.

_____________________ ___________________________________________________ Date Signature

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