REGULAR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION  

     The West Side Fire Department (WSFD) volunteers are organized to provide emergency fire and medical services within the West Side Rural Fire Protection District.  The West Side Rural Fire Protection District is supported by local property tax assessments. The District provides all equipment, individual gear and facilities for the volunteers.  The District is governed by a five-member board elected by the residents of the district.  The board appoints the Chief, Assistant Chiefs and Fire Marshal.  The Chiefs are responsible for the operation of all emergency and regular business services. The Fire Marshal is responsible for daily operations.  Social offices are elected bi-annually by the members.  Click here to view a list of our curent staff.  The WSFD volunteer organization conducts social events and other functions of benefit to members and to the community.  Money is raised for our social activities by sponsoring a Blossom Day breakfast and other social functions open to the public.

 

    The monthly activities of the Department are as follows:
    1. First Mondays - Equipment and truck check.
    2. Second Mondays - Business meeting.
    3. Third & fourth Mondays - Training (Fire and EMS drills).

   GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS  

  To be a regular member of the West Side Fire Department you must:

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Reside in the West Side Fire Protection District.
  3. Provide your own transportation and vehicle liability insurance.
  4. Be willing to abide by the by-laws and standard operating guidelines (SOG's) of the WSFD.
  5. Complete a 180-day probationary period.
  6. Complete the Basic Firefighter course and have a First Aid card and CPR card as soon as possible.
  7. Have a valid Oregon Drivers License.
  8. Be willing to submit to a character background check, driving record check,and physical examination.
  9.  Not have been convicted of a felony or any crime that is related to emergency fire and medical service.

   

The membership application process has the following requirements:

  1. The WSFD application form must be complete and accurate and submitted to the WSFD Secretary or Fire Marshal.
  2. The application will be posted at the Fire Hall for review by all membersfor a period of 30 days.
  3. The investigating committee will conduct the background checks and schedule a personal interview.
  4. The investigating committee will determine if an applicant is to be put on the waiting list, accepted as a probationary member, or rejected for membership.
  5. The probationary member will be interviewed and checked for participation in the department and knowledge of the by-laws and SOGs of the WSFD at the end of the probationary period.
  6. The applicant is then voted on by the membership of the WSFD.

  

Application forms can be obtained from the Fire Marshal (WSFD Station #2, 1185 Tucker Road, Hood River, OR, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, 541-386-5551) or through any Officer of the WSFD.

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Last updated 2/12/2003