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Firefighter, EMTs and Paramedics

Inter-Canyon Vol Fire Dept

7939 S Turkey Creek Rd
Morrison, CO 80465
303-697-4413


Description
ICFPD is actively recruiting both experienced and inexperienced individuals who wish to serve as a volunteer Firefighters, EMTs or paramedics in our district. ICFPD has opportunities for both those who live within the district and those who live in other areas.
This is a very rewarding opportunity for anyone who is dedicated, hardworking, caring and compassionate. Being a volunteer firefighter or EMS staff member requires a special person who has it in them to help people during their toughest times and maintain composure. Becoming a volunteer requires demanding training to prepare them for the dangerous situations they may encounter every day.
1. Make sure you're ready to commit. Making the decision to become a volunteer firefighter should not be taken lightly. It requires hundreds of hours of training and a strong commitment to service. Research Volunteer firefighting by reading articles and expert columns at FireRescue1.com's Volunteer page.

2. Contact ICFPD at 303-697-4413. ICFPD offers volunteer opportunities to those who live outside the district. ICFPD will email an application to you when the application process opens in August of 2016.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT


Requirements
We have two separate tracks for volunteering:

Firefighter – provides structural and wildland firefighting, initial EMS care, rescue and extrication. In addition may complete additional EMS courses to provide pre-hospital care. If you are accepted, you must attend, successfully complete and maintain these certifications:
A. State of Colorado Firefighter 1 Certification
B. State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
C. NWCG Wildland Firefighter 130/190
D. State of Colorado Emergency Medical Responder or AEMT, EMT-I or Paramedic

Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter Support – provides Emergency Medical Services treatment and transport and supports firefighters in non-hazardous roles. If you are accepted, you must attend, successfully complete and maintain these certifications:
A. State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician – AEMT, EMT-I or Paramedic
B. State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Awareness
C. Firefighting safety course

ICFPD volunteers must live within the district.