VOLUNTEER
FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM
See how you can benefit your
community.
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HELP YOUR COMMUNITY
Fire District 8 offers a progressive, challenging
and fulfilling opportunity in the fire service. The volunteer
firefighter is an integral part of the Districts response team. In
addition to career and resident firefighters,
Volunteers provide supplemental staffing and response to emergency
incidents.
Serving the community as a Volunteer Firefighter gives one the
opportunity to provide needed aid to neighbors in time of need. |
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle collisions,
medical aid and hazardous materials incidents are just a few of the
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TRAINING
Training is vital to successful fire
ground operations and compliance with WISHA and OSHA standards. The new
volunteer will be scheduled to attend approximately 266 hours of
training beginning with a 92 hour training academy program. |
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CONTINUED TRAINING
The District provides ongoing training
to maintain levels of proficiency and certifications. Volunteers must
attend a minimum of 32 hours annually. District trainings are regularly
scheduled on Thursday evenings. |
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Entry/Application
Process
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Completed
Application Packet that includes: Application, Police Records Check
and Drivers abstract.
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Physical
Ability Test.
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Interview
with Station Officers.
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Medical
Physical.
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Requirements
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Must
be at least 18 Years of age.
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Reside
within responding distance of the District.
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Pass
entry and application process.
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Complete
initial required training.
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Maintain
minimum training requirements.
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Check out the
Volunteer On-Duty Program |
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For
More Information:
Contact:
Deputy Chief
Lonnie Rash
(509) 926-0852
Ext. 207
For
an application packet, contact our District office at (509) 926-6699.
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