Scott Fire Department is looking for Volunteer Firefighters

“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.

You might have an interest, in becoming a Scott Volunteer Firefighter.

The Scott Volunteer Fire Department is currently, accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a great way to give back to the community and gain a unique lifetime experience like no other.

To give a quick overview, the SVFD is ultimately two Fire Departments, working under one roof, contracting fire services to the City of Scott, and the Unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish. There are dedicated SVFD equipment and resources for both.    The SVFD is heavily supplemented and relies on Volunteer Firefighters.

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

The amount of volunteer firefighters is decreasing, as call volumes increase.

Becoming a Scott volunteer firefighter isn’t just running into burning buildings. The SVFD responds to many types of emergencies, from all types of fire-related incidents to vehicle crashes, Alarms, Hazardous conditions as well as medical emergencies such as someone having difficulty breathing or a heart attack. And all types of incidents requiring the fire department. Scott Volunteer Firefighters, also participate heavily in special events and fire prevention details in the community.

In 2020 the SVFD responded to over 1000 calls for service.

Although previous firefighting experience is preferred, there is no pre-required training to become a volunteer firefighter.

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

In the near future, you will be eligible, after completing all the required and prerequisite training to become certified as Firefighter 1 and a Louisiana certified Emergency Medical Responder.

Although there is a minimum amount of training hours and emergency calls to make monthly. Life as a Scott volunteer is not as time-consuming as most think. The volunteers of the SVFD participate in weekly training and respond to emergencies at their availability or work volunteer shifts at the fire station. Scott volunteers and 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

1.Please go to the following link and submit an electronic application.

http://www.scottfd.com/volunteer.html

The Application Process

1.Complete your application and submit or turn in, your application will then be reviewed.

2.You will be contacted by a SFD representative, to observe two or more SFD training sessions.

This will give us a chance to meet you and for you to see our operations, facilities and a training session in person.

Plus a chance, for you to ask any questions. Your presence will also show your continued interest in continuing the application process on becoming a SFD Volunteer Firefighter.

3.You will be considered for the position of Volunteer Probationary SFD Firefighter.

4.Once accepted you will be contacted for a time to receive issued department equipment and receive a short orientation. you will then start your probationary period.

All 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 with a stipend per fire call, paid monthly.

*CPR /AED First aid training

*EMR Emergency Medical Responder training and certification (When available)

*School Tuition reimbursement programs (When available)

*Use of the LFD Training Center, GYM. 

*Wi-Fi usage at both SVFD Stations

*Television and Cable

*Firefighter (Practical and written) certification for testing, 

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

*Firefighting Training (both SFD in house, LFD Training Center, and LSU)

*Access to Firefighter Educational library and textbooks.

*Membership to the LSFA Louisiana State Fireman's Association