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 ongoing.

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 compromised 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 2021 the SFD responded to over 1000 calls for service.

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 monthly 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.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP # 1. Complete the abbreviated Volunteer application on our website and submit it.

You should then receive a text, with an upcoming date and time, for you to come to Fire Station 51 on Lions Club Road.

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

Plus the opportunity to go over some of the SFD rules and requirements, and give you the chance to ask any questions that you may have.

If you are still interested at that point and believe you can make the commitment in becoming a volunteer.

STEP#2 You will be given the SFD supplemental Volunteer application to fill out and complete. All of your application information will be reviewed in addition to a background check performed.

STEP #3 Attend another SFD training night, We will verify that you are still interested and able to make the commitment.

If yes, you will be offered the position of New Volunteer Firefighter recruit, you must complete a new hire packet with all the proper forms to be completed.

Gear and other equipment will be issued at a later time.

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 SFD 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, either SFD or LFDTC Library.

*Membership in the LSFA Louisiana State Fireman's Association