You'll need more than the right shoe size to fill these boots.
It takes a special person to fit the boots of a volunteer firefighter.
Someone with a desire to do something important for the community.
Someone with courage and dedication, who isn't afraid of hard work, and
is willing to accept the challenge of a difficult job. It takes a
person who considers respect and appreciation reward enough. Someone
who is just glad to help.
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Volunteers:
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must be at least 18 years of age
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must be able to pass a DMV and Background check
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may be of any skill level, gender, or physical ability
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If you are this kind of person, you're needed as a volunteer firefighter. Be an American Hero. Be a volunteer today.
Firefighter/Medical Personnel are expected to perform a full range of duties. Firefighting/medical duties, methods
and
procedures including the operations of firefighting apparatus,
equipment, tools, medical prevention and medical equipment needs,
hazmat awareness, 1st responder, EMT, S 130/190 (Red Card), mitigation,
FFI, also providing protection to public and property per availability.
Promote fire safety, fire/medical personnel and the community. All
training is provided FREE.
Training is once a week. You must be 18 years old to apply.
Drug Test and Background Check are required for all volunteers.
The Department has numerous Fund Raisers
during the year that may require your help,
You may download your application above, or you may pick it up during
regular business hours at 2606 W. Highway 24, in Florissant,
Monday-Friday 8:00-2:00. You may also call (748-3909) and an
application will be sent to you. Join a winning team and pursue your
dream, become a Firefighter today.
This is a great way to get out and meet the community. Come over to the
station and talk to us. We might be able to fit you with a pair of
boots.
FVFR Volunteer opportunities exist for people with varying backgrounds--regardless of skill level, gender or physical ability.
If you are at least 18 years of age, and can pass a DMV and Background
check, here are some of the volunteer opportunities that might be right
for you:
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Firefighter
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If you are seeking a physically challenging opportunity you will find
the Firefighter role to be your personal challenge. This position can
be quite demanding. Volunteers wishing to pursue this challenge will be
required to respond to traffic accidents, structure fires, rescue
operations and hazmat incidents. Training is provided. We also have the wildland firefighter position which requires
response to grass fires, wildland incidents, protection of rural
communities and assisting other mutual aid agencies.
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1st Responder/EMT positions
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If you are interested in life saving operations of the medical
nature, you will find the 1st Responder/EMT positions very rewarding.
Our medical operations dictate approximately 75% of our calls which
establish initial Basic Life Support care to patients. Having a patient
stabilized before Advanced Life Support arrives is critical for patient
health considerations.
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Active and support roles are needed on all incidents and required
by all volunteers per availability. The challenge of assisting with
auto extrications, Flight for Life, firefighting and medical operations
is quite rewarding. Working with local law enforcement, national and
state forest service and other mutual aid agencies has its own reward.
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FVFR Fire Corp
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FVFR Fire Corp offers a challenging support role as well.
Supporting FVFR is their primary function. Additionally, they have a
great involvement in the community. Many annual fundraisers help
support additional financial aid to both departments.
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Write, or email us for further details:
Florissant Fire Protection District
2606 W. Highway 24, PO Box 502
Florissant, Co. 80816
719-748-3909
Chief@FlorissantFire.com