Learn About The Opportunity : Volunteer Responders

Most Volunteer Responders seek to serve their communities as emergency responders and require more flexibility to meet work/life balance needs. Some use this opportunity as a stepping stone to pursue a careers in nursing, medicine or the fire service. Regardless of your reasons, being a volunteer is one of the most honored and respected positions in the community!

Position Description

'Volunteer Responder' is an encompassing term that refers to both volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency medical technicians - uniformed members who respond to all types of emergency calls: structure, vegetation, vehicle, and other fires; medical calls; vehicle accidents; public service assists, etc. Volunteers also assist with equipment maintenance before and after calls, assist with station cleaning and maintenance, and participate in community service and public education functions.

In 2012 we are allowing volunteer responders the option of becoming a volunteer firefighter without mandating emergency medical technician school as a prerequisite.  For more information, please view this 5 minute video:

Benefits

• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Free use of Department workout facilities
• All personal-protective equipment and uniforms
• State of Washington Board of Volunteer Firefighter pension and disability programs
• Additional insurance coverages
• Credit Union membership
• The pride and respect of your community!