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The Department considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Employment Application — Firefighter

Personal Information

How Did You Hear About This Position?

General Questions

Are you currently employed?
Are you currently on "lay off" status and subject to recall?
Are you prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of Visa or Immigration Status?

Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment.

Have you ever been fired, or forced to resign from a position? If so, explain in the notes box below.
Do you have a valid driving license? (Note the state if not issued by the State of Minnesota)
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (If yes, explain in the notes box below)
Been convicted of any offenses of a misdemeanor level or greater in the past five years (if yes, explain)?

Note to Applicants:

A copy of the Position Description for which you are applying should accompany this application. Answer the following question only after reviewing that job description.

Are you capable of performing in a reasonable manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation, the activities typically associated with the position for which you are applying and specifically those listed in the Position Description?

Education

Name and City of SchoolGPAYears CompletedDiploma / Degree
Elementary School—
High School—
Undergraduate / Technical College
Graduate / Professional

References

Please provide a minimum of three references — individuals that can speak specifically to your potential abilities and character as a Firefighter. The Department will likely contact references for candidates chosen for interviews.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Narrative Questions

Important: The information you provide here will be used as the primary basis for evaluating applications and determining which applicants will be chosen for interviews. Please take it seriously and describe your experience in as much detail as possible.

Please list the hours that you are generally available to respond to calls:

Have your driving privileges ever been denied, suspended or revoked?

Employment Experience

List at least your three most recent employers, beginning with your present or most recent job. Include any job-related military service assignments and volunteer activities.

Most Recent / Current Employer

Prior Employer

Veterans Preference Status

Do you qualify for Veterans Preference Status?

NOTE: Applicants who do not answer affirmatively on this form will have been considered to have waived their right to veterans preference status for which they otherwise may have been entitled. Please contact the District Administrator (320-685-8077) if you have any questions regarding this Veterans Preference Status Form.

Applicant's Statement

All applicants are required to sign this Application to receive consideration. By virtue of your signature the applicant certifies and acknowledges the following:

  1. That answers given herein are true and complete.
  2. Investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision is hereby authorized.
  3. Although the District typically will consider applications for employment for this position for one year after submittal, the District only assures that this application shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days.
  4. The Applicant understands and acknowledges that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with the District is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and the District may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.
  5. That the District is hereby authorized to make contact with my present employer(s), but that such contact shall not be made unless I am a finalist for the position.
  6. Minnesota state statutes provide that the name of a candidate for this position is public data once that individual is a finalist for the position.
  7. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the District.

You must check the agreement box above before submitting.