Volunteer Information

What do Volunteer Firefighters do?

Under the direction of the station Fire Chief, Volunteer Firefighters take on a diverse range of assignments, including:

• Perform modern fire suppression operations.
• Provide emergency medical care, for trauma and medical emergencies.
• Rescue trapped victims.
• Attend regularly scheduled training classes and drills.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus.
• Perform routine non-emergency tasks, including cleaning and maintenance of the fire station and its equipment.
• Project a positive image to the public as a representative of the county fire service.
• Encourage public support for fire suppression and prevention.

What are the qualifications for Volunteer Firefighters?

To be considered as a Volunteer Firefighter candidate, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license (Class B with a minimum fire service endorsement required to drive apparatus over 26,000 lbs.).
• Possess no medical or physical disabilities that might impede your ability to perform firefighting and rescue functions.
• Obtain California Title 22 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and DOT Hazardous Material Aware- ness certifications within the first year.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations at all hours of the day and night.
• Think clearly and decisively in stressful situations.
• Carry out complex directions.
• Work in hazardous and unfamiliar situations.
• Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time, often in extreme weather conditions.
• Climb ladders.
• Pull 100 pounds of dead weight at a distance of 50 feet.
• Meet and maintain the physical standards required for fire and rescue work.
• Learn modern structural and wildland fire suppression techniques.
• Learn First-Aid and CPR techniques.
• Communicate effectively with the public, personnel from other agencies, and other volunteers.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Call: 1-877-913-FIRE (3473)

To sign up for a volunteer position use the Volunteer Program Application or contact the Department of Emergency Services at (707) 565-1152.