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Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department

Norfolk Vol Fire Dept

PO Box 511
Norfolk, NY 13667
315-384-4581


Description
Norfolk is located in the northern part of St. Lawrence County, NY. As of the 2010 Census, our primary first due area has a population of 4,795 with 56.9 sq. mi. We have 50 active members, all volunteers. The Norfolk Fire Department provides structural fire suppression, wildland fire suppression, rescue ops, and we offer a fire prevention program to the residents of the Town of Norfolk. We provide automatic aid. We operate out of 3 stations and respond to approximately 140-150 calls per year. Our ISO rating is 5/5. We provide opportunity for junior members and are actively recruiting for members across our entire community.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, Junior Members


Requirements
NORFOLK VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Within the freedom of information law, all information contained or obtained herein will remain confidential and will be used only for internal membership processing.

Privacy Notification

Section 94 of the Public Officers Law [Personal Privacy Protection Law]
that you be notified of the following facts when information, which will be maintained in a record system, is correct from you.

The authority to request and confirm personal information on you is found in Article 6 of the Executive Law.

The information obtained will;

1] Be used to determine your qualifications for the position of which you applying.

2] Be released to All necessary members of the Norfolk Vol Fire Department [i.e.] Chief, President, Secretary, Investigation Committee and Board of Fire Commissioners.

3] Be maintained in your personal file [if you are accepted as a member] or in our resume file for six months [if you are not accepted as a member].


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Applicant’s Authorization for Release of Information


In order to confirm the information I have supplied on my application for membership with the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, I authorize all licensing, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, present and former employers, and the military services to disclose their relevant records about me to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, weather the information be of public, private, or confidential nature;
I release them from any liability and responsibility from doing so.

This authorization, in original copy form, shall be valid for this and any future information, reports, or updates that may be requested.

I understand that this form will accompany requests for official documents and confirmation of my credentials.


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Applicant’s Name [print]



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Applicant’s Signature


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Witnessed by and Title [Print]


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Witnessed by Signature




Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department

Application for Membership

Name _______________________________________________AKA_________________________

Mailing Address ________________________________911 Address__________________________

Telephone Home __________________Cell # ____________________Work____________________

Date of Birth ____________________Place of Birth________________________________________

Social Security # ___________________________________________________________________

Name of Employer ______________________________________________Phone #______________

Hair Color___________ Height__________ Weight___________ Eye Color_________

Do you have a valid New York Driver’s License? ________ I.D # _____________________________

Previous Emergency Services Experience ________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________________________Phone # _______________

List any New York State Training ______________________________________________________

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List [ 3 ] Personal References other than any members of this organization.

Name ______________________________________________________ Phone # ________________

Name ______________________________________________________ Phone # ________________

Name ______________________________________________________ Phone # ________________

Name of member of this organization for Personal Reference __________________________________




Would you be willing to submit to a Drug and Alcohol test at any time? Yes / No

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Will you follow all rules and regulations set forth by the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department and the Norfolk Board of Fire Commissioners? Yes / No

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Would you submit to a Physical Examination? Yes / No

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All applicants will appear in front of an Investigation Committee.


This application has been submitted this day of____________20___ by the undersigned applicant who affirms that the statements made herein are true under penalties of the law.

Applicant’s Name [print]___________________________________________________

Applicant’s Sign__________________________________________________________

Witnessed by_____________________________________________________________



IF YOU HAVE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE YOU MUST OBTAIN A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THAT ORGANIZATION AND ATTACH IT TO THIS APPLICATION BEFORE YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED


References checked on for _________________

1st person called ___________________________Phone #___________________

What kind of person is _______________________________________________

How do you know person _____________________________________________

Do you think person can do the job ______________________________________

Is person honest and trusting __________________________________________

Would this person be a good member? _________________________________


2nd person called ___________________________Phone #__________________

What kind of person is _______________________________________________

How do you know person _____________________________________________

Do you think person can do the job ______________________________________

Is person honest and trusting __________________________________________

Would this person be a good member? _________________________________

3rd person called ___________________________Phone #__________________

What kind of person is _______________________________________________

How do you know person _____________________________________________

Do you think person can do the job ______________________________________

Is person honest and trusting __________________________________________

Would this person be a good member? _________________________________