Applicant name_________________________
AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION
Please read and initial each of the following statements. If you have a question regardin
g any of these statements, ask the Fire Administration
Secretary for assistance prior to initialing and signing the application. Your initials and signature verify that you have read, understand and
agree to abide by these statements.
Initial:
_____ I authorize any person contacted to provide the Hudson Fire Department any and all information regarding my employment,
education and other information concerning any of the subjects covered by the application which may include, but not be
limited to, application of employment, performance evaluations, work records, excluding workers compensation if any,
wage rates, supervisors’ comments, results of any and all non-medical tests, disciplinary reports or letters, and
complaints or allegations regarding any misconduct. I agree to execute release authorization forms as required by the
Hudson Fire Department request employment records from my present and/or former employer(s). I release and hold
harmless the Hudson Fire Department, their officers, agents and employees, and the person(s) providing the information
from any liability related to the providing of this information.
Initial:
_____ I understand that after receiving a conditional offer of employment I may be required to successfully pass pre-
employment and post-employment exams to gain employment or continue employment with the Hudson Fire Deptment.
I consent freely and voluntarily to participate in required drug tests and/or a pre-employment physical exam at a location
selected by the Hudson Fire Department, and consent to the release of the test results to the Hudson Fire Department.
I hereby release and hold harmless the Hudson Fire Department, their officers, agents and employees, and the laboratory,
their employees, agents and contractors from any liability whatsoever, arising from the drug tests and/or a pre-employment
exam and decisions concerning employment based upon the results of the tests.
Initial:
_____ I authorize the Hudson Fire Department, its officers, agents, and employees to conduct a background criminal check and a
check with the Department of Transportation prior to making a decision regarding employment. I release and hold harmless
the Hudson Fire Department, their officers, agents, and employees and the person(s) providing the information from any liability
related to the performance or result of this check. I recognize that this information will be considered by the Hudson Fire
Department only if it substantially relates to the position applied for.
Initial:
_____ If accepted for employment, I agree that my status as an employee depends upon my successful performance. I
understand that just as I am free to resign at any time, the Hudson Fire Department reserves the right to terminate my
employment at any time. All employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are considered at-will
employees.
Initial:
_____ I agree to use such personal protective equipment and devices as may be required by the Hudson Fire Department and
to comply with safety rules and requirements. In addition, I understand that the Hudson Fire Department maintains a workplace
free from drugs, harassment and violence.
Initial:
_____ I understand that nothing contained in the application or any employee handbook, the granting of an interview, or an
offer/acceptance of employment constitutes an employment contract. I understand that no representative of the Hudson Fire
Department has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary.
I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with my application are true, complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that any misstatements or omissions of
material fact subject me to disqualification
or, if hired, dismissal.
The Hudson Fire Department is committed to the equality of opportunity for all people. It is the policy of the Hudson Fire Department to provide equal employment
opportunities for all individuals on the basis of their skills, abilities and qualifications,
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation,
sex, age, disability, marital status, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or covered veteran status, membership in the National
Guard or any other reserve component of the United States or State military forces, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during
non-working hours, or any other non-merit factors, except where such factors constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.
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Applicant’s signature Date