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Review the FAQ's of being a Paid-On-Call Firefighter with OHFD. |
Oak Harbor Fire Department is currently accepting applications for
Paid-On-Call Firefighters during active recruiting sessions. The next scheduled session
period is July through October 2008. Training is provided... you need only to have the
desire to serve and be able to meet the minimum requirements. Successful
applicants will be sponsored through the Island Once certified, firefighters are issued a
pager, department uniform and protective gear and encouraged to put their training to use
by responding to emergency calls within the City of Oak Harbor. “Emergency
calls” covers much more than fires. In 2007 OHFD responded to 1,392 incidents,
including medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material spills, severe
weather protection, bomb threats, fire alarms and more. Paid-On-Call firefighters are not volunteer firefighters they are
paid by the City of Oak Harbor for time spent training, responding to calls, and filling
10-12 hour shifts at Station 81 on Whidbey Ave in Oak Harbor. There are other benefits
too, including: medial coverage, pension plan, life insurance, confidential assistance
program, physical fitness facilities, and association membership. The minimum requirements to apply for the
program include: If you are between under age 18 you must also meet these requirements:
Persons interested in learning more and/or
applying for the program are encouraged to:
Oak Harbor Fire Department is a combination department the majority of our personnel are Paid-on-Call firefighters. To find out more about our firefighters programs browse the following: High School Firefighter Program The public is welcome to visit the department at any time and persons interested in learning more about our firefighting programs are encouraged to attend Evening Training Drills, held at OHFD Station 81 each Monday (holidays excluded) from 6:30pm to 9pm. Career Firefighters [return to top] The City of Oak Harbor uses an independent testing agency, Public Safety Testing, Inc., to fill vacancies in career firefighting positions. If you wish to participate in the testing process and be placed on the eligibility list for future hiring, you must contact www.publicsafetytesting.com. Public Safety Testing, Inc. will conduct written and physical tests, and the city will set up oral board interviews to establish a Civil Service eligibility list. Paid-On-Call Firefighter Brochure (2.16MB PDF file) Frequently Asked Questions (about becoming a Paid-On-Call Firefighter) High School Firefighters (HS-POC) [return to top] Students enrolled in Oak Harbor High School and interested in becoming Paid-On-Call Firefighters can join our High School Firefighting program at age 16 1/2 (with parental consent). HS-POC firefighters are trained along side our career and POC firefighters. It is an excellent way to get a running start in a career in the emergency services or medical fields. Career Incentive Program (CIP) [return to top] The
OHFD Career Incentive Program (CIP) was established to provide an incentive for
Paid-On-Call Firefighters to pursue a career in the emergency services field. The program provides an environment, facilities,
and opportunities for individuals seeking this career field.
The application and application process for the CIP program is the same as
for our POC firefighters, however space is limited to six participants. Interested POC
firefighters will be placed on an eligibility list and selected for the CIP program by the
Fire Chief. Testing Process (for POC, HS-POC and CIP Firefighters) Prior to candidate testing, OHFD will review applications to verify minimum qualifications. Once applications are screened, thorough background checks are conducted and candidates must pass a physical agility, written, and oral interview tests. PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST is designed to assess the candidate's ability to meet the minimum levels of performance. Requirements are listed in the application packet. Candidates scoring 734 points or more will proceed to the Written Test. WRITTEN TEST is a timed, 1-hour test containing 70 questions that cover Math, English, Reading Comprehension and Fire Safety. Candidates with a minimum score of 70% or more will proceed to the Oral Interview. ORAL INTERVIEW consists of a panel of three who will take this opportunity to become aquatinted with you. Successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list. If you are not on the eligibility list, you must reapply. Upon selection into the a program, candidates must pass a drug screen and medical exam (at no cost to the candidate).
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