The application packet for Volunteer Reserve Firefighter is available for the Spring 2009 Fire Academy. The application closing date and start date for the academy have not yet been determined.
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Legibly complete the Volunteer Reserve Application and sign where indicated.
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Read and sign the “Drivers License and Insurance Verification” form.
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Read and sign the “Permission for Release of Individual Records” for your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Police and driving records are checked to determine applicant eligibility. Our standards restrict us from accepting new members who have a poor driving record or any criminal record.
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Obtain fingerprints from the Arvada Police Department. There is no cost to our applicants. YOU MUST HAVE A PHOTO ID WITH YOU. Walk-in hours at 8101 Ralston Road (City Hall) are Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. To schedule a special appointment, call 720-898-6620.
- Submit your application packet, in person, to AFPD headquarters at 7903 Allison Way during regular business hours. If any signatures, information, or forms are missing, you will not be considered for the Academy until information is complete.
- Following the closing date, applications are reviewed; MVR and background checks are completed; a written test, fitness evaluation and physical are administered; a panel interview is held; and reference checks are completed prior to the beginning of the academy.
Please carefully review all document links below for information regarding the academy and application process.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Arvada Fire Protection District as a Volunteer Reserve Member.
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