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Firefighter
Liberty Twp Vol Fire Dept
47 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-5215
Description
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department is located 42 miles east of Chicago in Porter County between Chesterton and Valparaiso. Established in 1955, we provide Fire, Rescue and BLS protection to over 15,000 residents and 39 square miles. Our largely rural district includes the drastically growing Liberty Township and half of Jackson Township under contract. Our response area includes portions of the East/West Toll Road, a near 5 mile stretch of State Road 49,and over 10 miles of US Route 6. Over the last 5 years,the department has ran an average of 745 calls. We respond under Mutual Aid agreements to 5 neighboring departments, as well as an automatic aid agreement with neighboring Westville Fire for a portion of our rural overlapping districts.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT
Requirements
No experience is required,but is preferred. Probationary Firefighters will be put through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Firefighter 1&2 Course through District 1. The Department requires a minimum of Mandatory Firefighter Certification to respond to Emergency Calls. EMT Certification is not required, but can also be obtained if member desires.Must be 18 years or older.
Once accepted,members will be required to meet 15% of the End Of Year run total, 10 department trainings and 7 department business meetings.
Once accepted,members will be required to meet 15% of the End Of Year run total, 10 department trainings and 7 department business meetings.
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