The City of Lebanon Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, handicap as defined by law, and or political affiliation. The exception exists when the physical requirements of an individual constitute a bonafide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration, or for the health, safety, and welfare of the applicant and others, or as provided by law. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.

The City of Lebanon Fire Department, pursuant to and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), specifically Title I of the “ADA”, shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Additionally, no qualified individual with a disability may, on the basis of disability, be subjected to discrimination in employment under any service, program, or activity conducted by the City of Lebanon Fire Department.

This application must be completed by the applicant only. Attach supplements if necessary, to amplify any information requested. All information will be regarded as confidential. This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed.

The City of Lebanon Fire Department encourages and incites applicants to identify themselves as individuals with disabilities in order for the department to collect and analyze information for satisfaction of “ADA” requirements, and determination of appropriate accommodation for the applicant. No qualified applicant shall be refused employment because of such person’s need for an accommodation required under the “ADA”, unless such accommodation causes undue hardship to the City of Lebanon Fire Department.

The role of a firefighter is one of extreme responsibility and trust. Because of these demands the City of Lebanon Fire Department must select individuals who possess the best physical, mental, moral, and emotional characteristics for the performance of firefighting duties. In order to best identify who those individuals are it is necessary to gather as much information as possible about each applicant which may have a bearing on his/her ability to perform the duties required. Several questions in this application are designed to give the department a complete background on each applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for unlawful discrimination.