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Volunteer
Flint-Gresham Vol Fire Dept
PO Box 3158
Flint, TX 75762
903-894-6283
Description
Who Are Professional Volunteer Firefighters ?
They are people like you - men and women of all ages and careers. They are students, police officers, career firefighters, accountants, doctors, business owners, teachers, mechanics and postal workers. They are people from all walks of life. They are people who will leave their homes and families on a moments notice to fight the menace of fire or to assist at the scene of an accident.
Why Should You Volunteer ?
Have you ever wondered about the sadness and horror a family goes through as they stand on their front lawn watching fire begin to destroy everything they own. Imagine the feeling they have as they hear the sirens of the approaching fire trucks, knowing that their friends, neighbors and members of the community are coming to their aid. Now imagine that same family, only this time there are no wailing sirens, no trucks and all of their possessions are gone forever.
The Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1964. We service the share the southern boundary with the City of Tyler and service a rapidly growing community.
They are people like you - men and women of all ages and careers. They are students, police officers, career firefighters, accountants, doctors, business owners, teachers, mechanics and postal workers. They are people from all walks of life. They are people who will leave their homes and families on a moments notice to fight the menace of fire or to assist at the scene of an accident.
Why Should You Volunteer ?
Have you ever wondered about the sadness and horror a family goes through as they stand on their front lawn watching fire begin to destroy everything they own. Imagine the feeling they have as they hear the sirens of the approaching fire trucks, knowing that their friends, neighbors and members of the community are coming to their aid. Now imagine that same family, only this time there are no wailing sirens, no trucks and all of their possessions are gone forever.
The Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1964. We service the share the southern boundary with the City of Tyler and service a rapidly growing community.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and in good physical condition. You must be able to pass a physical exam, drug screening and a physical agility test. In addition, you will be required to submit to a criminal background check. These exams are given AT NO COST TO THE APPLICANT. Upon acceptance, the new member will spend the first 6 months as a probationary member, attending regular meetings and training sessions in order to learn the basics of fire fighting. This training is provided at no cost to the member. Upon completion of the basic required courses, the member will be eligible to receive further training in such fire related qualifications as SFFMA Introductory Firefighter, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Confined Space & Technical Rescue, HazMat, Rapid Intervention, and CPR / AED, just to name a few. Our training is extensive and ongoing. In addition to training, members participate in various drills each month.
NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE PRIOR FIRE FIGHTER EXPERIENCE, SOME OR ALL OF THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MAY BE WAIVED IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THE REQUIRED COURSES.
NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE PRIOR FIRE FIGHTER EXPERIENCE, SOME OR ALL OF THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MAY BE WAIVED IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THE REQUIRED COURSES.
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