Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter for Triana volunteer Fire Department requires Applicants to be 18 years of age or older and hold a high school diploma or the equivalent. Candidates are generally required to pass written and physical exams, drug screenings, and background checks. We require Volunteer Firefighters to hold a valid driver's license and live within our department's service area. We prefer applicants who demonstrate strong decision-making skills, dependability and bravery. Triana Volunteer Fire Department requires Firefighters to become certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs) or emergency care providers, which is in addition to minimum level of certification. We ask that future Volunteers Firefighters attend EMT-Basic training courses offered by community colleges and healthcare providers. Along with classroom instruction in emergency response techniques, these programs incorporate practical experience in emergency rooms or ambulances. After completing formal training, EMTs may obtain certification by passing written and practical tests offered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or a state certification board.