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Recruitment
The Seaside Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department is always accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. The roster accommodates 45 volunteer firefighters and 4 cadet firefighters. At times when the roster is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted as soon as a vacancy occurs.
For more information, contact Chief Dale Kamrath, or stop by the fire station. Applications can be picked up at the fire station.
Basic Requirements
- At least 18 years of age (17 for cadet program)
- Residency within the Seaside Fire Protection District (city or rural)
- Commitment to the community
- Be in good physical condition with the ability to pass a physical agility test
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen
- The ability to commit to weekly training and respond to emergency calls
Appication Process
- Return of a competed application to the Fire Department, including a copy of your valid Oregon Driver’s License.
- Attendance of two training drills, as an observer, to confirm you would like to participate with us.
- A background evaluation, including driver and criminal checks.
- An oral board interview with the Department’s Membership committee to assess your personal qualifications, background, and interest in firefighting and emergency services.
- A qualifiying physical abilities test to measuer physical fitness, strength, agility, and endurance. Each canditate has two chances to pass this test.
- An interview with the Fire Chief.
- A mandatory pre-membership drug screening.
Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer
- On site and on the job training to become DPSST Firefighter certified
- Ability to become certified in-house as an EMS First Responder
- Ability to become certified in-house as DPSST Driver, Apparatus Operator, and Aerial Operator
- Oregon tax credit for those EMT certified
- Out of department training opportunities such as wildland firefighting, hazardous materials awareness, and emergency medicine.
- Active members can apply to become part of the Clatsop County Fire Investigation Team and the Clastop County High Angle Rescue Team.
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