Want to Volunteer?

Be A Local Hero!

The fire service of today is one of the most diverse and challenging professions known. It is this diversity that inspires most men and women to enter the fire service, both as volunteer and career employees. Today’s firefighter is trained to extinguish fires, provide emergency medical care, respond to hazardous materials accidents and natural disasters.
Being a volunteer firefighter is not for everyone.

It is not for the meek or timid, or for those who lose control of their emotions in time of crisis.

You need more than just a desire to help others.

You also need courage and dedication, assertiveness and willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges.

This is a job that will test your diplomacy and psychological skills to the limit, as well as your ability to size up a situation and deal with it.

You will experience a wide range of human emotions and responses and you will be expected to react calmly and professionally to them.

You will be expected to maintain a positive public image at all times. You will have to train constantly to meet these challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions on being a Volunteer Firefighter

Please review the informational links to the left or the FAQ above. If you have any questions, please contact the Training section at 503-390-9111 or email Deputy Chief Hector Blanco.