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Odell Fire Department

Membership Information

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The Odell Fire Department (OFD) volunteers are organized to provide emergency fire and medical services within the Odell Rural Fire Protection District.  The Odell 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 hires the Fire Chief.  The Chief and Assistant Chiefs are responsible for the operation of all emergency and regular business services. The volunteer executive officers of the department are elected annually.  The OFD volunteer organization conducts social events and other functions of benefit to members and to the community. 

    The monthly activities of the Department are as follows:
    1. First Wednesdays - Truck check and EMS Drill.
    2. Second Wednesday - Business meeting.
    3. Third and fourth Wednesdays- Fire Training.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

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

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Reside within one mile of the Odell 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 OFD.
  5. Complete a 180-day probationary period.
  6. Complete the Firefighter 1 Academy and have a CPR card as soon as possible.
  7. Have a valid Oregon Drivers License.
  8. Be willing to submit to a character background and driving record check.
  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 OFD application form must be complete and accurate and submitted to the OFD Chief.
  2. The membership committee will conduct the background checks and schedule a personal interview.
  3. The membership committee will determine if an applicant is accepted as a probationary member or lateral transfer, or rejected for membership.
  4. The application, if accepted, will be posted at the Fire Hall for review by all members for a period of 30 days.
  5. During the probationary period, the member will be interviewed and checked for participation in the department.

Application forms can be obtained from the Fire Chief, 3431 Odell Highway, Odell, OR, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, (541-354-1648) or through any Officer of the OFD.