FRFD Resident Program Application
  • FRENCHTOWN RURAL FIRE DISTRICT

    Resident Program Application

  • Thank you for your interest in the FRFD Resident Program.

    Please read the following carefully before starting your application.

      

    Prior to starting the application process, we recommend a thorough review of the application's pages in order to prepare the necessary documents and information.

    Once you begin, you may save progress at the bottom of each page. To enable this feature, you must enter your email address.

    Prior to submitting, we recommend you thoroughly review your application.

    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    A 24-hour in station ride along is required. This can be scheduled at any time before or after submitting your application.

    Applications are accepted, reviewed, evaluated and decided on a rolling basis.

    If you have questions or would like to schedule your ride along, please contact FF/EMT Kye Rauch at recruiting@frenchtownfire.org or 406-626-5791.

  • Personal Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Are you over 18 years old?
  • When will you turn 18 years old?
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  • You must be over 18 years old prior to starting the Resident Program.

  • Employment Information

  • Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Driver's License Expiration:
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  • Has your license ever been restricted, revoked or suspended in any State?
  • Are you a U.S. Citizen?
  • Please review the Position Description prior to answering the following questions.

  • Are you able to perform the Essential Functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations?
  • Are you available to work all assigned hours (including nights, weekends, holiday, etc.)?
  • Have you ever worked for Frenchtown Rural Fire District before?
  • Have you ever been convicted of a felony on or after your 18th birthday? (Do not include minor traffic violations or arrests without convictions)
  • Do you have any military experience?
  • Date of Discharge
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  • Honorable Discharge?
  • Are you claiming veteran's preference?
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  • The 2024 Resident Program is currently scheduled to start on August 12, 2024. This will require you to move in during the week of August 5, 2024. Are you able to move in this week?
  • Education & Training

    • Education 
    • Have you earned a high school diploma (or equivalent)?
    • What is your highest level of education:
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    • You can provide post high school information (college, trade school, etc.) for up to two courses of study. If you have information for more schools/studies, please mark "See resume for more education information" and include on submitted resume.

    • 1. Type of School:
    • 1. Did you earn a degree?
    • 2. Type of School:
    • 2. Did you earn a degree?
    • Training 
    • Note: The following questions regarding fire and emergency services experience are optional.

      Experience, training, or licensure/certifications in fire and/or emergency services is not required to apply or be granted a position in the FRFD Resident Program.

    • Do you have a valid National Registry certification:
    • Level of Certification:
    • Date of National Registry Certification:
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    • Do you have a valid Montana ECP license:
    • Level of Montana Licensure:
    • Date of Montana Licensure:
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    • Do you have experience working on an ambulance?
    • Do you have experience working as licensed EMT/AEMT/Paramedic outside an ambulance service?
    • Have you ever had Firefighter I or II certification?
    • Is your FFI or FFII NFPA compliant (IFSAC, Proboard, etc.)?
    • Date of Certification
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    • Do you have any structural firefighting experience? (Choose all that apply):
    • Have you ever had NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2 or Firefighter Type 1 Qualification?
    • Date of Certification
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    • Do you have any wildland firefighting experience? (Choose all that apply):
    • Do you hold a current red card?
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    • INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS: Do you have any EMS, firefighting (structure and/or wildland),or rescue instructor certifications?
  • Employment History

  • EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Please upload a document that lists your work experience beginning with your present or most recent job. Include military service and any volunteer or other unpaid work which has provided experience and skills that would help you qualify. For each job/employer, provide the following (note this document is required and is separate from your resume):

    1. Employer name & address
    2. Supervisor name & title
    3. May we contact this employer? (Y/N)
    4. Job title
    5. Full time, part time, paid, volunteer, etc.
    6. Reason for leaving
    7. Starting date, ending date, hours per week, salary
    8. Description of duties, detailing knowledge, skills, abilities required, employees supervised, accomplishments.
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  • The following four questions apply for any employment, volunteer position, or internship you may have ever held.

  • 1. Have you ever been suspended, fired, or dismissed from a position for any reason?
  • 2. Have you ever been rejected or told you would not receive permanent or continued employment during any type of probationary or trial period for any job or volunteer position?
  • 3. Have you ever resigned or quit a position while under an investigation or after being informed that a disciplinary action was being taken against you?
  • 4. Have you ever been allowed to resign or quit a position to avoid being terminated from that position?
  • References

    • Professional References 
    • Professional References

      Please provide three references that are familiar with your work/education history and performance.

    • Professional Reference 1

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Professional Reference 2

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Professional Reference 3

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Entrance Essay

  • Complete and submit an Entrance Essay

    Essay should be a minimum of 1 page, maximum of 2 pages, and cover the following topics:

     

    1. Why are you interested in pursuing a career in fire/ems?

     

    2. How do you think the FRFD/Helena College program will assist you in your career/professional development?

     

    3. What can you contribute to the FRFD/Helena College program that may leave a lasting impact on the program after you graduate?

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  • Documents, Review and Submit

  • Official High School/Equivalency Transcript

    You must provide an official high school/equivalency transcript to complete your application. The transcript must be provided directly to FRFD in a school sealed envelope or mailed directly from the school to FRFD Station 1:

    Frenchtown Rural Fire District
    Attn: Resident Program Recruitment
    PO Box 119
    Frenchtown, MT  59834

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  • Please use the Back button to review your application for completeness prior to signing and submitting.

  • APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: By signing below, I hereby certify that all information on this application and all attached materials are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and contain no falsifications or misrepresentations. I am aware any omissions, falsifications, factual inaccuracies, or misrepresentations may disqualify me from consideration for employment or, if hired, may be grounds for termination at a later date.

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