Recruitment

The Seaside Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department is always accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. The roster accommodates 45 volunteer firefighters and 4 cadet firefighters. At times when the roster is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted as soon as a vacancy occurs.

For more information, contact Chief Dale Kamrath, or stop by the fire station. Applications can be picked up at the fire station.

Basic Requirements

• At least 18 years of age (17 for cadet program)

• Residency within the Seaside Fire Protection District (city or rural)

• Commitment to the community

• Be in good physical condition with the ability to pass a physical agility test

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen

• The ability to commit to weekly training and respond to emergency calls

Appication Process

New applicants must complete the following steps and be available for the testing and interview dates as listed below:

• Return of a competed application to the Fire Department, including a copy of your valid Oregon Driver’s License. (Return these documents to the training officer before 5 pm on January 1st, April, 1st, or September 1st of the respective testing month.)

• Attendance of two training drills, as an observer, to confirm you would like to participate with us. (To be completed before January 1st, April, 1st, or September 1st of the respective testing month.)

• A background evaluation, including driver and criminal checks.

• An oral board interview with the Department’s Membership committee to assess your personal qualifications, background, and interest in firefighting and emergency services.

• A qualifiying physical abilities test to measuer physical fitness, strength, agility, and endurance. Each canditate has two chances to pass this test.

• An interview with the Fire Chief.

• A mandatory pre-membership drug screening.