Thank you for your interest in the position of Reserve Firefighter. Your completed response to this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process. Responses should be specific, thorough and succinct. A lack of adequate detail in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment. Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental responses.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate such as the General Education Development Certificate (State of California)?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a certificate of completion of a California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I course?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a current and valid California Emergency Medical Technician 1 EMT) certificate or are you certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's License?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test Certificate (CPAT) issued within the last twelve months?
Yes
No
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Are you a current Reserve Firefighter with another agency or are you a current member of a Reserve program that is supported by a professional city or county fire department or fire district?
Yes
No
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If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please provide the Agency/Department name, Jurisdiction, and your dates of employment in the text box below:
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Are you a minimum of 18 years of age?
Yes
No
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Requirements for this recruitment will be verified once you are invited to participate in the oral interview with the Alameda County Fire Department. The inability to provide the documentation to verify your information, when requested, will result in immediate disqualification from further participation process.
ONLY THE APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE ARE REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL VERIFYING DOCUMENTATION AT THIS TIME.
Do you understand this statement?
Yes
No
Reserve Firefighter FAQs
What is the time commitment of a Reserve Firefighter?
• Generally, a Reserve Firefighter is expected to participate in the Reserve program anywhere from 12 -24 hours per month, depending upon the level of the reserve. This time commitment includes attendance at the general meeting, training, equipment and vehicle maintenance, participation in public education events and responding to emergencies when requested.
• Additionally, Reserve Firefighters are expected to ride with assigned career fire companies for 24 hours each quarter.
Is there a residence requirement?
• Reserve firefighters must be residents of Alameda County or live within 25 travel miles of 6363 Clark Ave, Dublin, CA 94568.
What if I have no formal fire service training?
• No formal fire service training is necessary, please review the job bulletin for detailed minimum qualifications.
Do I need to have CPAT to apply?
• No, but you must maintain a valid CPAT once you have been placed in the reserve program
What date will interviews be held?
• You are welcome to review the job announcement for any tentatively scheduled dates, please note that there will be no make-up interview dates.
If I qualify for the Reserve Academy, what are the attendance requirements?
• The absence policy is strictly adhered to: a maximum of three excused absences are allowed. Most classes take place on Wednesday evenings and all day Sunday.
What is the class schedule for the Academy?
• The schedule is not set. We hope to have a draft of the class schedule when the interviews take place.
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