Student Resident Program Expectations and Qualifications
Expectations
Be enrolled in and maintain full time status in an approved fire protection or EMS degree program
Obtain Oregon EMT-B certification within 1 year of appointment
Obtain DPSST/NFPA Firefighter 1 certification within 1 year of appointment
Maintain Polk County Fire District No.1 residence quarters as primary physical residence
Serve a minimum 120-day probationary period
Be responsible for assigned duty shift except for illness, emergency or prearranged absences
Attend/participate in on/off duty Wednesday night fire drills and all drill & training events unless absence is prearranged
Respond to emergency calls both on and off duty
Participate in station tours, fire safety and EMS education classes, fire safety inspections and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM
18 years by beginning of residency
High school diploma, G.E.D. Or Certificate of Advanced Mastery
Possess/obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license insurable by the district’s insurance carrier
DESIRABLE
EMT Basic or higher
Firefighter I or higher
Pump Operator
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Website Accessibility Statement
Polk County Fire District No.1 (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all
members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with
the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the
website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same
degree as someone without disabilities.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970
Ongoing Compliance Information
Compliance Coordinator
The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance
Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices and requirements.
Compliance Procedures
The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues,
the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible
content if found.
Accessible Documents Policy
The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible
alternatives available.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may
also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by
third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
Report a Website Accessibility Issue
We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner.
If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance
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