Volunteer Firefighting

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Volunteer Firefighting

Emergency Response

Some allow the use of courtesy lights or emergency lights and sirens by its members

A central dispatcher then calls out the VFD, often through equipment such as pagers, radios, or loud signals, such as a fire siren.

Normally reached the same way as other emergency services, such as by calling 9-1-1 or 1-1-2

Requirements

Valid driver's license

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Be a United States citizen

Must be at least 18 years of age

Pay

At the discretion of the department

Reimbursed for time spent on call/duty

No pay

Duties

Supervises cleaning of facilities, equipment; instructs and drills fire fighters in watch duties, use of tools, raising of ladders, and rescue and salvage work.

Responds to alarms received and directs routes to be taken; directs work of fire fighters pending arrival of a superior officer; supervises laying of hose lines, placing of ladders, direction of water streams, ventilation of buildings, rescuing persons, and placement of salvage covers.

Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances.

Training

To explain concepts relating to fire behavior, incident command systems, and hazardous materials. Before going into service, volunteers will also need to gain proficiency in CPR and first aid.

Demonstrate their knowledge of various firefighting equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus, hoses, ladders and knot-tying

All firefighters are required to take a minimum 110-hour NFPA-certified course