Membership Application

• Applicants will be subject to an extensive OSBI background check. You must provide the Fire Chief (at your expense) a copy of your Motor Vehicle Record which is available from any Oklahoma tag agent. Consideration for employment cannot be made until both records have been received by the Fire Chief.
• Oklahoma statute requires a volunteer fire department member to have no more than 2 unexcused absences in a row or more than 3 unexcused absences within 3 months.
• A volunteer firefighter is on probation during his/her first year (12 months) with the fire department.

I certify that the facts given in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and I agree that information given that is found to be false in any way shall be considered sufficient reason for denial of volunteering for the Bridge Creek Fire Protection District. I authorize the use of any information in this application to verify my statements and, except as indicated above, I authorize the past employers, all references and any other persons to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation and previous education or employment record. I release all such persons from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information.

I consent to such investigations as the Bridge Creek Fire Department may make regarding driving records, law enforcement records and my general background. I further understand that all applicable portions of this application must be completed or I will be ineligible for consideration for the position for which I am applying.

I understand that nothing contained in this volunteer application or in the granting of an interview or of a position of employment is intended to create an employment contract between the Bridge Creek Fire Protection District and myself for either employment or for the providing of any benefits. No promises regarding employment have been made to me, and I understand that no promise or guarantee of employment for any specific length of time or under any specified circumstances shall be binding upon the Bridge Creek Fire Department unless made in writing by or with the express written consent and authorization of the Fire Chief. If any employment relationship is established, I understand that I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason and that the Bridge Creek Fire Department retains the same right.

I understand that, if I am initially offered a volunteer position, the Bridge Creek Fire Department may require me to be subjected to a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen prior to commencement of the volunteer assignment. Refusal to submit to a drug screen shall be considered sufficient reason for denial of the volunteer assignment or discharge.

I understand that if accepted as a volunteer, I agree to abide by the policies and rules issued by the Bridge Creek Fire Protection District and the Bridge Creek Fire Department and that the Bridge Creek Fire Protection District and the Bridge Creek Fire Department may revise policies or procedures, in whole or in part, unilaterally at any time.