Yes. Within the department, we have Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Assistant Rescue Chief, appointed Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants.

No. The station has a bunk rooms for you to sleep. When a call comes in, an alarm goes off to wake you up.

All volunteers must pass a criminal history check and driving history check. Operational members must also complete a physical exam, drug screening, and be fluent in the English language.  EMTs must have a high-school diploma or GED.

Yes, you must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers who are 16 or 17 years of age are considered Junior Members.

Both are offered at no cost to members. The county and department cover the costs of training and personal protective gear.  Most uniform items will be provided but some items may need to be purchased by the members.

You will be. The station and the county provide free training in emergency response skills. Before you are released as a firefighter or EMT, you'll have to complete the training and pass a test. In addition, duty crews run training drills and practice scenarios to constantly reinforce these skills.

You don't have to quit your day job. Our volunteer firefighters and EMTs serve on a duty crew one night a week, from 18:00 to 06:00. You are also required to attend a Saturday shift every six weeks. In addition, training is provided on evenings and weekends so as [...]