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New Hartford Fire Department

Volunteer Fire & Rescue Agency Serving the Village and Town of New Hartford, NY

Celebrating 125 Years of Service!

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Volunteer Firefighter – Membership Application

Please complete the entire membership application below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Are you 18 years of age or older?*
You must be 18 years of age or older to apply to be a volunteer firefighter with the New Hartford Fire Department.

However, if you are between the ages of 16-17, we invite you to check out our Restricted Member Program.
Name*
Address*
Is additional information about a change in your name or your use of an assumed name or nickname necessary to enable a check on your eligibility for membership?*
Are you currently employed?*
Company Address:*
May we contact your employer as a reference?*
Do you have a valid New York State Driver’s License?*
Please indicate your availability to participate in normally required fire department activities on WEEKDAYS. (i.e.; meetings, drills and emergency calls) Please check all appropriate time periods:
Please indicate your availability to participate in normally required fire department activities on WEEKENDS. (i.e.; meetings, drills and emergency calls) Please check all appropriate time periods:
Include agency name, address, contact person and contact phone for each.
Have you ever been a member of the U.S. Armed Forces?*
Did you receive a Dishonorable Discharge?*
Dishonorable discharge is not an absolute bar from membership. This and other factors will affect a final membership decision.
Have you ever been convicted or plead guilty to a felony, misdemeanor, insurance fraud, arson or a reduction of one of these offenses?*
Please list three personal references, other than members of this organization, who have known you at least three (3) years:

Reference 1

REFERENCE #1:
Address

Reference 2

REFERENCE #2:
Address

Reference 3

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Address
OSHA regulations require that you pass a physical examination before becoming an interior structural firefighter. The department’s designated physician will provide you with a free medical examination. Would you be willing to undergo a medical examination?*
Within the Freedom of Information Law, all information contained/or obtained herein will remain confidential and will be used only for the internal membership processing.

Section 94 of the Public Officers Law (Personal Privacy Protection Law) requires that you be notified of the following facts when the information which will be maintained in a record system is collected from you.

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

The information obtained will:
  • - Be used to determine your qualifications for the position for which you are applying,
  • - Be released to the Fire Chief and your potential supervisors,
  • - Be maintained in your personnel file (if you become a fire company member) or in our records for six (6) months (if you are not a company member).

  • Failure to provide the information or authorization will result in your application not being considered for membership.

    This information will be maintained by the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department, 4 Oxford Road, New Hartford, New York, 13413. Privacy concerns may be directed to (315) 733-1710.

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    Applicant’s Authorization for Release of Information

    In order to confirm the information I supplied on my application for membership with the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department, I authorize all licensing agencies, education institutions, law enforcement agencies, present and former employers, and the military services to disclose their relevant records about me to the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department whether the information be public, private or confidential nature; and I release them from 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 confirmations of my credentials.
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    New Hartford Fire Department

    Physical Address:
    4 Oxford Road
    New Hartford, NY 13413

    Mailing Address:
    PO Box 328
    New Hartford, NY 13413

    Phone: 315-732-1710
    Fax: 315-732-7738

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