The Decatur Fire Department is accepting applications for paid on-call firefighters.
Fire Chief Jeff Sheets recently informed city council that the department is currently four POCs short of its full complement of 25.
An ordinance change now allows 18-year-olds to be employed.
POCs are paid $18.65 for the first hour of response to an incident, followed by $15.22 for each subsequent hour.
Special responses and scheduled monthly training are paid at a rate of $15.22.
The POCs are given all personnel protective fire equipment, an on-the-job personal injury policy, and a biannual fuel and clothing allowance.
Application packets are available at the fire station at 206 S Seventh Street. Applications can also be downloaded from the City of Decatur’s website.
Completed applications and required documents may be delivered or mailed to Decatur City Hall, 172 N Second Street, Decatur, IN 46733. If returning via email, use: [email protected].
The deadline for applying is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 2.
The following are the required qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old and no older than 40 years old to apply.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
Have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable (insurable) driving record.
Live in the townships that Decatur serves.
Have no history of felony convictions.
Have no previous misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence.
If you have previously served in the military, be honorably discharged.
Have current certifications in Firefighter I & II, NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800, Hazmat Operations, and EMR (at least Emergency Medical Responder certification required). Or be willing to obtain these certifications as soon as they become available.
Be of good moral character, with a high level of honesty and integrity.
Have adequate verbal and written communication skills to carry out the job’s essential duties and functions.
Demonstrate an acceptable level of dexterity to carry out the essential duties and functions of the job.
Can interact appropriately with the public, employees, team members, elected officials, and others.
