Volunteer Firefighter and Volunteer Emergency Medical Responder

Volunteer Firefighter responds to alarms as a member of a fire crew on such fire apparatus as engines, water tenders and squad/rescue vehicles; connects, lays, and operates hose lines; enters burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; uses hand tools and fire equipment to contain and suppress fire. The individual, as a crew member of a rescue unit, assists in Emergency Medical Service, response rescue, and salvage operations. Also assists in performing fire prevention inspections; assists in equipment maintenance and repair; inspects, cleans and repairs fire hose and equipment, sharpens fire tools; may operate motor vehicles in emergency and non-emergency situations; may assist in the training of other fire personnel. Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders perform a variety of duties including: prevention and education programs, station maintenance, assist with structure fire rehab, structure fire incident accountability and traffic control. In addition, the EMS responder will also respond to medical aid calls and perform CPR as needed.