Personal History Statement Instructions

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  • Personal History Statement Instructions

    IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

    Use the tabs at the top of each page or use the Previous and Next buttons at the bottom of each page to navigate to sections. 

    There are many fields on this form and you may not have all information available at the time you begin and THIS FORM WILL TIME OUT AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY. 

    You are encouraged to use the  button at the bottom of each page to save an incomplete form.  When saving, enter a valid email address that you have access to.  If you do not receive an email with a link to your incomplete form please check your junk or spam email. If you do not receive the email, stop, do not enter any additional information and contact the CCFD Training Division at 361-826-8423.

    A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment with the Corpus Christi Fire Department. These instructions are provided as a guide to assist you in properly completing your Personal History

    Statement. It is essential that the information is accurate in all respects, so please read all instructions carefully before proceeding

    The Personal History Statement will be used as a basis for a background investigation that will determine your eligibility for becoming an employee.

    1. Avoid errors by reading the directions carefully before making any entries on the form. 

    2. You are responsible for obtaining correct and full addresses. If you are not sure of an address, personally verify before making that entry on this history statement. Errors will not be viewed favorably. ALL ADDRESSES MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ZIP CODES.

    3. Answer all questions as completely as possible in the space provided.

    4. Any supplemental documents should be attached on the last page. An accurate and complete form will help expedite your investigation. Omissions or falsifications may result in disqualification.

    5. You are responsible for furnishing any changes and/or updating your application as needed, such as address changes or telephone changes via email to Mallory Cluiss (MalloryC@cctexas.com)

    6. DO NOT LEAVE ANY AREA OR QUESTION BLANK. Any candidate submitting an incomplete application MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT. Your application will be evaluated on completeness and neatness.

    7. All documents requested must be submitted with the application (photocopies are acceptable in most cases). Required documents vary according to the history of the applicant. If a document cannot be provided please submit a memo with an explanation of what steps were taken to retrieve the required Information and when the document will be available.

    NOTE: Military Information & Authorization to Release Information must be notarized by a Notary Public. Only sign these forms in the presence of a Notary Public or they will not be valid. Section 9 is only required if you have prior or current Military Service.

    Your completed packet must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. of the date specified at the testing site.

    If you have any questions please contact the Assistant Chief of Training at 361-826-3920. Remember the Personal History Statement and all supporting documents are required to conduct your background investigation. Failure to submit a packet and required documents will eliminate you from the application process.

Required Documentation

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  • Required Documentation

    The following is a list of documents required to be submitted with your personal history statement. All documentation must be submitted with your personal history statement by the established deadline unless arrangements have been made ahead of time with department staff. If a document cannot be provided please submit a memo explaining why the document cannot be provided, what steps were taken to retrieve the required information, and when the document will be available. If a document does not apply to you, check the N/A section.  Any transcripts or documentation that must be submitted manually should be delivered or mailed to the following address:

    Corpus Christi Fire Administration

    2406 Leopard Street, Suite #300

    Corpus Christi, TX 78408


    "Active" or "In-force" Court Orders (if any)

    Copy of High School Diploma or GED

    Official Copy of High School Transcript(s)

    Complete Credit Report (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion)

    Copy Current Driver License

    Copy of Proof of Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance

    Copy of Selective Service Registration (males only)

    To obtain a copy of your Selective Service Registration visit: https://www.sss.gov/verify/

    Copy of College Diploma(s)

    Official Copy of College Transcript(s)

    Copy of Marriage License(s)

    Copy of applicable Training Certificates or Licenses

    Copy of DD-214, NG-22 or other (if military service)

    Documentation of Up-to-Date Child Support Payments

    Copy of Final Divorce Decree(s)

    Out of State Driver License (if applicable)

    Authorization to Release Information (***Signed & Notarized)

    Download Authorization To Release Information prior to completing this application.  Click Here

    Authorization to Release Information-Military (*** Signed & Notarized)

    Download Authorization to Release Information-Military prior to completing this application.  Click Here

Additional Instructions

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  • Additional Instructions to the Applicant

    The information you provide in the Personal History Statement will be used during the Background Investigation to assist in determining your suitability for an Entry-Level position, in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulation for the State of Texas, the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Fire Department.

    It is your responsibility to complete this form and provide all required information.

    Follow instructions given above providing the completed forms for your background investigation.

    Remember attention to detail, depending on your efforts, are judged by the hiring committee. Your efforts will reflect positively or negatively about your character.

    ***YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM PROCESSING FOR OMISSIONS OR FALSE STATEMENTS***.

    DISQUALIFICATIONS

    There are very few automatic bases for rejection. Even issues of prior misconduct, employee terminations, and arrests are usually not, in and of themselves, automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements or omissions can and often will result in your application being rejected, regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatements/ omissions. In fact, the number one reason individuals "fail" background investigations is because they deliberately withhold or misrepresent job-relevant information from their prospective employer.

    This personal history statement is a governmental document. Be truthful, as there are criminal consequences for lying on a governmental document.

    Disclosure of Medically Related Information

    In accordance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination, Applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or other disability-related information about themselves in response to questions on this form, or to any other inquiry made prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment.



    I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the above instructions.

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Section 1: Personal Information

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  • Other names you have used or been known by (including maiden names, nicknames, birth names, and legally changed names)


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  • Mailing address is the same as above
  • Email address (List all other email addresses, if any)


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  • Are you a US Citizen?
  • Have you ever lived outside of the U.S.?

Place of Birth (City, County, State, Country)

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Physical Description

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  • List and describe all scars, tattoos and other distinguishing marks

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Court Orders

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  • Are you subject to any "Active" or "In-force" Court Orders ?

Section 1 A: Marital Status

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  • What is your current Marital Status
  • Attach Marriage Licenses for ALL Marriages and Divorce Decrees for ALL Divorces in Section 18: Document Attach and Attestation.

  • I have a former spouse / fiancé, significant other, registered domestic partner, or someone with whom I have a child.
    • Do you have children?
    • Section 1 C: Immediate Relatives

      • Is this relative living or deceased?
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    Section 2: Personal References

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    • Personal References

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    Section 3: Residences

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    • Residence(s) (current residence first)

      • Paid For By?
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    • States

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    Section 4: Behavior as a Tenant/Occupant

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    • 1. Have you ever been threatened with or evicted from any place that you have resided?
    • 2. Do you have any outstanding balances to any past residences?
    • 3. Have you ever had any disturbance or altercation with present or past neighbors?
    • 4. Have you ever had any disturbance or altercation with anyone where the police were called?
    • 5. Have you ever resided outside of the United States?
    • 6. Have the police ever raided, or served a warrant to any place where you have lived?
    • 7. Have you ever been barred, banned or forbidden to enter any property?
    • 8. Have you ever failed to clean a property when you moved out, left or were evicted?

    Section 5: Employment

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    • Employer(s) (most recent first)

      • May we contact this employer?
      • Eligible for rehire?
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    Section 6: Employment Behavior

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    • 1. Have you ever been discharged, terminated, fired or forced to resign, (or quit or resigned to keep from being fired) from any previous employment?
    • 2. Have you ever quit a job without giving at least two weeks notice?
    • 3. Have you ever received disciplinary action from a supervisor or employer? (reprimand, suspension, etc.)
    • 4. Have you ever been insubordinate to a supervisor or employer?
    • 5. Have you ever been discourteous or lost your temper with a customer or co-worker?
    • 6. Have you ever lied or embellished facts on a disciplinary report or action?
    • 7. Are there any current or former employers, supervisors or co-workers that you feel might give you an unfavorable recommendation?

    Section 7: Education History

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    • Indicate the highest level of education that you have obtained.
    • High School(s) or Home Schools

      • A button to attach Diploma and Transcript(s) is available on the last page.

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    • Professional Licenses, Certifications or Credentials

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      • A button to attach Professional Licenses, Certifications or Credentials is available on the last page.


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    • Have you ever taken a Texas Commission on Fire Protection exam that you failed to pass?
    • Have you ever taken a National Registry or State EMS exam that you failed to pass?
    • Have you ever attended a Fire, EMS, Corrections or Police Academy? (Or other public safety academy).
    • Special License or Advanced Training Certificates

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      • A button to attach Professional Licenses, Certifications or Credentials is available on the last page.

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    • Languages

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    Section 8: Education Behavior

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    • 1. Have you ever been disciplined, expelled, suspended or placed on probation by an academic institution (including High School)?
    • 2. Have you ever been accused or sanctioned by an academic institution for cheating. plagiarism, hazing or dishonesty?
    • 3. Have you ever had a license, certification or professional credential disciplined, suspended or revoked?
    • 4. Have you ever had a formal investigation or complaint filed against your license, certification or professional credential

    Section 9: Military History

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    • Have you ever served or ENLISTED in the United States Armed Forces or served in Texas Military Forces or other State Military Forces?

    Section 10: Financial

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    • 2. Do you have income from another source?
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    • 6. Do you have a checking account or savings account?
    • 7. Have you ever flied for bankruptcy?
    • 8. Have you ever had any of your checks referred to a government body for insufficient funds or another non-payment? (e.g. County or District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, police, sheriff, constable, etc.)
    • 9. Have you ever written a check on a closed account?
    • 10. Have you ever had an account referred or turned over to a collection agency?
    • 11. Do you have any debts under another person's name?
    • 12. Have you been subject of foreclosure or repossession of your home, vehicle. boat, or other property?
    • 13. Are you ln arrears of any taxes or owe money to the Internal Revenue Servlce (IRS)? or failed to file a required tax return?
    • 14. Have your wages ever been garnished?
    • 15. Have you ever defaulted or been delinquent (failed to pay or on deferral) on a student loan?
    • 16. Do you currently owe the State of Texas any past due money, taxes, or payments?
    • 17. Have you ever had a mechanic's lien placed against any of your property?
    • 18. Have you ever borrowed money to pay a gambling debt?
    • 19. Have you ever been ordered by the court to make payments or make a settlement on any debt?
    • 20. Are you under order to pay spousal (alimony) or partner support (palimony)?
    • 21. Have you ever been court ordered to pay child support?
    • *** ATTENTION ***

      You are required to submit a current (no more than six months old) complete credit report from one (1) of the three main credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian or Trans Union) with this Personal History Statement. This report may be obtained free off of the internet or directly from the credit bureau.

      If you are currently ordered to make child support payments, provide documentation that indicates you payment history and current status.

    • A button to attach your most recent Credit Report is available on the last page.

    • Section 11: Financial History Breakdown

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      Rent/Mortgage
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      Utilities/Water/Gas/Waste
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      Monthly Living Expenses
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      Automobile Loan (1)
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      Automobile Loan (2)
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      Auto Insurance
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      Telephone Service
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      Cellular Phone Service
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      Cable Service
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      Internet Service
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      Child Care
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      Child Support
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      Student Loan (1)
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      Student Loan (2)
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      Credit Card (1)
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      Credit Card (2)
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      Credit Card (3)
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    • List others as needed

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    Section 12: Traffic and Driving History

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    • Driver Licenses

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    • Vehicles Owned by You

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    • 1. With whom do you have motor vehicle insurance?

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    • 2. Has your driver license ever been suspended or revoked?
    • 3. Have you ever been arrested or charged with any traffic related offenses involving drugs or alcohol?
    • 4. Have you ever driven a vehicle without insurance as required by law?
    • 5. Have you ever had a warrant issued for unpaid traffic tickets?
    • 6. Do you currently have any unpaid traffic tickets?
    • 7. Have you ever or are you currently under surcharge (Drivers Responsibility Program) fine with the State of Texas?
    • 8. Have you ever been charged or accused of hit and run, failure to stop and render aid, or fleeing the scene of an accident?
    • 9. Have you ever been involved in a traffic accident, as a driver (even solo driving accidents)?
    • 10. Have you ever been issued a traffic citation, including those that do and do not appear on your driving record (excluding parking tickets)?

    Section 13: Criminal History

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    • Have you have ever been stopped, detained, searched, arrested, charged, issued a misdemeanor citation, given a sobriety test or questioned by the police for any reason? (Including violations of Uniform Code of Military Justice and pending charges). Excluding Traffic.

    Section 14: Criminal History and Illegal Behaviors

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    • 1. Have you ever been summoned into any court of law? (Other than jury duty).
    • 2. Have you ever lied under oath, been accused of perjury, held in contempt, or been sanctioned in any court of law or administrative hearing?
    • 3. Have you ever been a party in a civil lawsuit, or ever sued anyone (plaintiff) or been sued by someone (respondent/defendant)? (e.g. small claims actions, dissolutions, child custody, paternity, etc.)?
    • 4. Have you ever had a warrant issued for your arrest?
    • 5. Have you ever been placed on probation or parole? (Includes: Unadjudicated, Informal, Formal, Supervised or Unsupervised).
    • 6. Have you ever been involved in any incident, including a disturbance, where the police were summoned? (Whether or not you were present when they arrived)?
    • 7. Have the police ever raided, served or executed a warrant on your home, residence, business, person or property?
    • 8. Since the age of 17, have you ever been involved in an anger-provoked physical fight, confrontation or other violent act?
    • 9. Have you ever used force or violence against another person with whom you were dating, in a romantic or intimate relationship, married to or with whom you resided in your same household or domicile?
    • 10. Where you ever required to appear before a juvenile court for an act which would have been a crime if committed as an adult?
    • 11. Have you ever been named in a Peace Bond, Restraining Order, Protective Order or similar order of the court?
    • 12. Have you ever, been accused of, investigated, committed, charged with or convicted of domestic or family violence or abuse?
    • 13. Have you ever committed or been investigated for child, elderly or spousal abuse or neglect?
    • 14. Are you a fugitive from justice, under indictment, currently charged with or a suspect in any crime or have a warrant?
    • 15. Since you were 17 years old, have you ever stolen any cash money? Or other property or item of value?
    • 16. Have you ever knowingly received or accepted stolen property from another person?
    • 17. Have you ever smuggled drugs, money, weapons or other thing of value, into or out of this state, or into or out of this country?
    • 18. Have you ever been involved, in any way, with the trafficking of people?
    • 19. Have you ever worked as a prostitute, escort, madam or pimp, or accepted money, drugs or other thing of value in return for sex (or providing sex)?
    • 20. Have you ever engaged in prostitution or solicitation of prostitution (sexual tourism)? Including patronizing illegal massage parlor(s).
    • 21. Have you ever viewed, possessed, produced or distributed child pornography or engaged in sexual solicitation or assault of a child?
    • 22. Have you ever engaged in or convicted of computer crimes or identity theft?
    • 23. Have you ever committed, been accused, or convicted of Public Lewdness, Indecent Exposure, Obscenity or a sex crime?
    • 24. Have you ever committed, been accused of or convicted of fraud or embezzlement?
    • 25. Have you ever committed, been accused of or convicted of malicious destruction of property or criminal mischief?
    • 26. Have you ever burglarized a commercial business, dwelling, house, vehicle, garage, shed or vacant/ abandoned property?
    • 27. Have you ever committed, been accused of or convicted of the crime of arson, attempted arson; or juvenile fire-starting? or intentionally ignited or attempted to light a fire for excitement or sexual gratification?
    • 28. Have you ever been a member of a criminal street gang, paramilitary organization, hate crime or violent group(s), or have tattoo(s), brands or other marking signifying membership or affiliation with such a group or groups?
    • 29. Have you ever committed, planned, organized or participated in a hate crime, riot or civil disturbance or protest?
    • 30. Have you ever committed any act that was or would have been a felony, (even if not caught, charged or indicted)? Including while in the military or committed in another state, on foreign soil or at seas.
    • 31. Have you ever settled any civil suit in which you, your insurance company, or anyone else on your behalf was required to make payment(s) to any other party?
    • 32. Have you ever fraudulently received welfare, unemployment compensation, worker's compensation or other state or federal assistance?
    • 33. Have you ever filed a false insurance claim or worker's compensation claim?
    • 34. Have you ever been required to repay any welfare payments, unemployment compensation or other state or federal assistance?
    • 35. Have you ever been accused or convicted of animal endangerment, animal cruelty or abuse or neglect of an animal?
    • 36. Have you ever committed, been accused of filing or making a false report to police; or altering or forging a government document?
    • 37. Have you ever committed, been accused of or convicted of stalking, harassing, spying or peeping on anyone with or without their knowledge?
    • 38. Have you ever committed, been accused of or convicted of unlawfully carrying a weapon (with or without a permit), had a weapon's charge or brandished a weapon?
    • 39. Have you ever impersonated, or attempted to impersonate a police (peace) officer (or another public servant)?
    • 40. Have you ever committed, been accused of or convicted of, sexual harassment, violence in the workplace, discrimination, blackmail or extortion?
    • 41. Has any member of your immediate family ever been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense?
    • Section 15: Illegal Drug Usage

      Type/Name of Drug
      Marijuana
      Illegal Use
      Synthetic
      Illegal Use
      Hashish/Hash Oil
      Illegal Use
      Amphetamine (Speed)
      Illegal Use
      Methamphetamine
      Illegal Use
      Ecstasy/MDMA/Molly
      Illegal Use
      Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinone)
      Illegal Use
      GHB
      Illegal Use
      Rohypnol/Flunitrazepam
      Illegal Use
      Cocaine/Crack
      Illegal Use
      LSD (Acid)
      Illegal Use
      PCP/Angel Dust
      Illegal Use
      Ketamine
      Illegal Use
      Peyote/Mescaline
      Illegal Use
      Mushrooms/Psilocybin
      Illegal Use
      Tranquilizers
      Illegal Use
      Barbiturates
      Illegal Use
      Quaaludes
      Illegal Use
      Heroin/ Opium
      Illegal Use
      Anabolic Steroids
      Illegal Use
      Pain Medication (prescription)
      Illegal Use
      Inhalants (glue, paint, etc.)
      Illegal Use
    • Any other illegal drug

    Section 16: Alcohol and Illegal Drug Behavior

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    • 1. Have you ever sold, furnished, trafficked, or collected an amount of money for providing an illegal drug?
    • 2. Have you ever used any drug (except antibiotic) that was prescribed to another person?
    • 3. Are there any members of your immediate family that sells or have sold illegal drugs?
    • 4. Have you lived with anyone (including family) whom you know regularly possessed or used illegal drugs?
    • 5. Have you ever been involved in (or assisted) acquiring any illegal drugs?
    • 6. Have you ever had an illegal drug injection or assisted someone else in doing the same?
    • 7. Have you ever manufactured, cultivated, stored (held for another person) or transported drugs?
    • 8. Do you ever drink alcoholic beverages?
    • 9. Have you ever been intoxicated?
    • 10. In the past 12 months have you been intoxicated?
    • 11. Have you ever purchased or provided alcohol to a minor (other than your own child)?

    Section 17: Prior Fire, EMS or Public Service Experience

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    • 1. Have you ever made and application for employment with any Public Safety agency?
    • 2. Have you ever been employed (paid) by a Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement or other Public Safety organization?
    • 3. Have you ever volunteered (even if received a stipend) with a Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement or other Public Safety organization?
    • 4. List all Corpus Christi Firefighters or Fire Department employee(s), (or City of Corpus Christi employee(s)) with whom you are related or closely acquainted.
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    • 5. Do you have any religious, (or other beliefs), which would prevent you from fully performing the duties of a firefighter or paramedic, including working on weekends, holidays, evenings or night shifts? Being exposed to illness, injuries, blood or dead or dying people.?
    • 6. Have you ever been refused a permit to carry a concealed weapon?
    • 7. Have you ever had a mental break, attempted to injury yourself or attempted to commit suicide?
    • 8. Do you believe you are physically and mentally capable of preforming the duties of a firefighter and paramedic?
    • 9. Are there any incidents in your life or details not mentioned herein which may influence this department’s evaluation of your suitability for employment as a firefighter?
    • *** It is recommended to provide a PDF or JPG file format during the document upload process. It is your responsibility to provide a clear image for all applicable documentation. Images that contain a glare, overcast lighting, or are dark, blurry, or otherwise unreadable may result in an incomplete application***.

    Section 18: Document Attach and Attestation

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      Education, Training, and Certificates

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      • Have you requested a copy of your High School Diploma/GED but not received it?
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      • Have you requested a copy of your High School Transcript but not received it?
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      • Have you requested a copy of your College Transcript but not received it?
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      • Have you requested a copy of your College Diploma but not received it?
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      Financial

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      Motor Vehicle and Drivers License

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      Marriage and Divorce

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      • Drop files here
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      Military

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      Authorization and Release

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      • Authorization to Release Information (***Signed & Notarized)

        Download Authorization To Release Information prior to completing this application.  Click Here

      • Drop files here
      • ATTESTATION:

        I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THERE ARE NO WILLFUL MISREPRESENTATIONS, OMISSIONS, OR FALISFICATIONS IN THE FOREGOING STATEMENTS AND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. I AM FULLY AWARE THAT ANY SUCH WILLFUL MISREPRESENATIONS, OMISSIONS, OR FALISIFICATIONS MAY BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE REJECTION OF THIS APPLICATION OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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