By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
The Decatur Fire Department is taking applications for paid-on-call firefighters.
The department is currently four short of its full complement of 25 paid-on-calls (POCs), Fire Chief Jeff Sheets recently told city council.
An ordinance change now allows 18-year-olds to be hired.
POCs are paid $18.65 for the first hour of response to an incident, then, $15.22 for each additional hour.
Special responses and scheduled monthly training are compensated at the rate of $15.22.
The POCs receive all personnel protective fire equipment, an on-the-job personal injury policy, and a bi-annual fuel and clothing allowance.
Application packets are available at the fire station, 206 S Seventh Street. Applications may also be downloaded from the City of Decatur website.
Completed applications and required documents may be brought or mailed to Decatur City Hall, 172 N Second Street, Decatur, IN. 46733. If returning by email, use: ehackman@cityofdecatur.in.gov,
The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 2.
Following are the needed qualifications:
• Be at least 18 years of age and not older than 40 years of age to apply.
• Be a high school graduate or possess a High School Equivalency or GED.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable (insurable) driving record.
• Live in the townships Decatur serves.
• Have no record of felony convictions.
• Have no misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence.
• If prior military, be honorably discharged.
• Hold current certifications in Firefighter I & II, NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800, Hazmat Operations, EMR (Minimum of Emergency Medical Responder certification is required). Or be willing to obtain these certifications promptly as they become available.
• Be of good moral character and possess a high degree of honesty and integrity.
• Possess an acceptable level of verbal and written skills to execute the essential duties and functions of the job.
• Possess an acceptable level of dexterity to execute the essential duties and functions of the job.
• Possess the ability to interact appropriately with the public, employees, team members, elected officials, and others.
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