Please Print and mail or Fax this to the address below:
11114 Lincoln Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-582-2223 Fax: 301-582-1075
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Data of Application:______________________
Position(s) applied for:
______ Firefighter _______ Fund Raiser / Bingo
______ Emergency Medical Services _______ Administration
______ Junior Member (16-17 years old) _______ Other ______________
______ Cadet Member (15 years old)
Name:_________________ __________________ ____________SSN: ________-_______-______
Last First Middle
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Number ________________ Street _____________________
City __________________ State _______ Zip code ___________
Phone: (H) _________________ (W) _________________ (Pager) __________________
Date of birth (Used for LOSAP purposes only) _______/_______/________
Have you filed an application here before? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, give date _______________
Have you ever been employed by or been a member of a Fire Department? ____Yes ____No
If yes, give name, address, time employed / active and reason for leaving.
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Have you ever been employed by or been a member of an Ambulance or Rescue
department? ____Yes ____ No
If yes, give name, address, time employed / active and reason for leaving.
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* Are you a Veteran? _____Yes _____No
* Are you a member of the reserves or National Guard? _______ Yes _______No
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Branch of Service From-To Occupation
* Optional Information
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? _____ Yes _____ No If yes, explain_________________
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Are you willing to take a physical examination? ______ Yes _______ No
Are you willing to undergo an alcohol and / or drug test? _____ Yes _____ No
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** Education
Name Years Completed Diploma / Degree
Grammar School ____________________ _______________________ ____________________
High School ____________________ _______________________ _____________________
College/University____________________ _______________________ _____________________
Technical School ____________________ _______________________ _____________________
MFRI / Specialized training___________________________________________________________
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Attach additional pages as necessary.
If you did not graduate from high school, have you passed an examination and received a high school equivalency certificate from Maryland or any other state? ________ Yes ________ No
Name of state granting certificate of equivalency _____________ Date of Insurance _____________
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** Drivers License Number
Class
State of Issue
Date of Insurance
** Do you currently have any active motor vehicle "points" on your driving record?
Yes _______ No ________ If yes, how many? _____
**This Information must be disclosed ONLY if it is essential to the type of position you are applying for.
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Start with your present or last job. Include military service assignment and volunteer activities. Exclude organization name which indicate race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Address: _________________________________________________
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Telephone: _________________________________________________
Dates Employed: From: _________ To: ____________
Work Performed: ______________________________________________________
Job Title: ___________________________________________________
Supervisor: _________________________________________________
Reason for leaving:_____________________________________________________
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Address: ______________________________________________________________
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Telephone: __________________________________________________
Dates Employed: From: ___________ To:____________
Worked Performed: ____________________________________________________
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Job Title: ___________________________________________________
Supervisor: _________________________________________________
Reason for leaving: ____________________________________________________
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Address: ______________________________________________________________
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Telephone: __________________________________________________
Dates Employed: From: ___________ To:____________
Worked Performed: ____________________________________________________
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Job Title: ___________________________________________________
Supervisor: _________________________________________________
Reason for leaving: __________________________________________________________
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Attach additional pages if necessary: _____________________________________________________________________________
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REFERENCES
Please give us three references ONLY ONE of which is a relative.
Name ________________________________ Relationship _____________________________
Address _______________________________ City/State _____________________________
Phone _________________________________ Occupation _____________________________
Name ________________________________ Relationship _____________________________
Address _______________________________ City/State _____________________________
Phone _________________________________ Occupation _____________________________
Name ________________________________ Relationship _____________________________
Address _______________________________ City/State _____________________________
Phone _________________________________ Occupation _____________________________
Give a brief statement in your own handwriting explaining why you would like to become a member of this department.
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MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
I, an applicant of The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, Maryland, Inc., do agree to abide by the rules and regulations, and the organizational By-Laws as set forth by this company.
Furthermore, I understand that I will follow the instructions and / or orders of any officers, and shall endeavor to do such at all times.
I also understand that any materials, patches, badges, gear, any identification of any kind shall not be worn after termination of membership with this Company. Also items deemed property of the Company shall be promptly returned to the Chief, or I may face prosecution.
I also agree and permit The Volunteer Company of Halfway, to make all necessary inquires, and investigations related to the validity of these statements which I made on this application for membership.
I also agree and permit The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, to conduct all necessary background checks to assure the potential member is in good standing.
I shall at all times, endeavor as to the best of my ability, to serve, protect, and better the organization of The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, Maryland, Incorporated.
I also understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts made on this application shall be considered as cause for dismissal or refusal into the organization.
Signature_______________________________
Parents, if Minor ________________________________
Date __________________________________________
APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORGIN, AGE, MATIRAL OR VETERANS STATUS, OR PRESENCE OF NON-JOB RELATED PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HANDICAP.