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Minimum Requirements for Full-Time Firefighters

REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER

HAZ-MAT AWARNESS
HAZ-MAT OPPS
Firefighter 1 (FF1)
EMR

ALL ABOVE LISTED ITEMS ARE DONE WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OR AS SOON AS CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE.

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE ON THE OKLAHOMA STATE FIRE PENSION.

MUST PASS THE OKLAHOMA STATE FIRE PENSION PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST. THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST WILL BE GIVEN.

THE TEST IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. RUN 1.5 MILES IN 13 MINUTES OR LESS

2. 35 BENT-KNEE SIT-UPS WITHIN 2 MINUTES

3. A MINIMUM OF 25 PUSH-UPS

4. CANDIDATE SHALL WALK A BEAM SECURED TO A LEVEL FLOOR MEASURING 20-FT CARRYING A JOINT OF 1-1/2" FIRE HOSE.

5. CANDIDATE GIVEN A WEIGHT OF 125-LBS SHALL LIFT THE WEIGHT FROM THE FLOOR AND CARRY THE WEIGHT 100-FT WITHOUT STOPPING.

6. CANDIDATE WILL ALSO DO A SERIES OF BENDS WITH A 15-LB WEIGHT TO BE EXPLAINED AT THE TIME OF THE AGILITY TEST.

MUST PASS THE OKLAHOMA STATE FIRE PENSION PHYSICAL.

AFTER ALL THE AGILITY TEST IS DONE THERE WILL BE A INTERVIEW PROCESS AS WELL.

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I certify that the information I have given on this application is true, complete and correct, and I understand that any false information, or the omission of information may be considered as sufficient reason for my discharge if hired. I recognize that completion of this application does not mean that job openings exist and does not obligate the Company in any way. Applications will remain active for six months, after which time re-application will be necessary. If hired, employment will be "at will" and either I or the Company is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause and without prior notice. This application is not an agreement or a contract for employment.
If offered a position and at any time thereafter, I consent to medical examinations as may be required to determine my fitness to perform the job duties.
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I further understand that refusal to submit to an alcohol or drug screen test at any time will result in immediate discharge from this Company.
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