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Firefighter/EMS

Luce Twp Vol Fire Dept

PO Box 69
Richland, IN 47634
812-359-4910


Description
The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue
and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests
for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter/EMT places
equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams;
raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses
self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT may enter burning
buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry
heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. The Volunteer
Firefighter/EMT also responds to requests for pre-hospital emergency medical care and
transport of sick or injured persons, setting up and/or operating oxygen and auto-defibrillation
equipment, administering pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured and
performing other related work as assigned.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT, Junior Members


Requirements
Section 1: Membership Basic Requirements
1. Members must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years old and posses a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
2. Members must complete and pass the state required training and any other training deemed necessary by the Elected Officers.
3. Members must live in Luce Township or be able to have a reasonable response time to either station (be in the initial response areas).
4. Members must complete and pass a physical and drug test approved & provided by the Fire Department.