Scott Volunteer Firefighter

“Have you ever watched a fire truck pass by with lights and sirens, and thought about where it might be responding?”

If your answer is YES, then maybe it is time you learn more, curiosity.

You might just have an interest, in becoming a Firefighter.

The Scott Volunteer Fire Department is accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighters.

Maybe you have what it takes to “JOIN OUR TEAM”

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Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a great way to give back to the community and gain a unique lifetime experience like no other.

The SFD is heavily supplemented and relies on Volunteer Firefighters.

Still in North America even today, well over 60% of Fire Department staffing is comprised of Volunteer Firefighters.

The amount of volunteer firefighters is decreasing, as call volumes and the need for fire services increase.

Becoming a Scott Volunteer Firefighter isn’t just running into burning buildings, Scott Firefighters have multiple responsibilities beyond responding to structure, vehicle, and all other types of fires. The SFD also responds to medical emergencies, water rescues, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle crashes with injuries, and all incidents requiring the response of the Fire Department.

Scott Volunteer Firefighters, also participate heavily in special events and fire prevention education details in the community.

In 2022 the SFD responded to over 1000 calls for service and that number is ever-rising, each year with the growth of our community.

Although previous firefighting experience is preferred, there is no pre-required training to become a Scott Volunteer Firefighter.

As a Scott Volunteer Firefighter, you will work hands-on, side by side with trained and certified Firefighters, receiving training, and learning the basics to assist and complete the required job task.

Life as a Scott Volunteer Firefighter is not as time-consuming as most think. The volunteers of the SFD participate in weekly training and online assignments. Volunteer Firefighters also respond to emergencies at their availability or work volunteer shifts at the fire station.

Scott volunteers and their families go about enjoying their daily lives and activities.

It is neighbors helping neighbors, and even if you are not from the immediate Scott area the self-gratification of helping someone in need is priceless.

We thank you for your interest and hope you continue the application process in becoming a Scott Volunteer Firefighter.

HOW TO APPLY

Please go to the following link http://www.scottfd.com/volunteer.html

Complete the online abbreviated online application and submit it.

INCENTIVES…………….

Though not the ultimate purpose of becoming a Volunteer Firefighter, there are a couple of incentives offered.

Please Note: (Some of these do not apply to those in the Junior Firefighter or Support Services program)

*Great Resume builder, Show your future employers, you have more than what it takes to complete the task at hand.

*PPC Paid Per Call, Incentive program, offering a small stipend per fire call, paid monthly.

*CPR /AED First aid training and free recertification

*EMR Emergency Medical Responder certification (When available) $400-800 plus value ( Free rectification)

*College Tuition, reimbursement programs (When programs or grants are available)

*Use of the LFD Training Center, full Gym. 

*Wi-Fi usage

*Television/Cable

*Pro-Board Firefighter Certification, through FETA, (Free Practical and written exams) ($35 saving per written exam) 

*LA State income tax credit (amount is dependent on your tax bracket)

*Free Firefighting Training (both SFD in-house, LFD Training Center, FETA) Live and Class Room

*Additional out-of-area training Opportunities (Upon approval of the Fire Chief)

*Access to Firefighter Educational Library and textbooks, either SFD or LFDTC Library.

*Membership in the LSFA Louisiana State Fireman's Association