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Volunteer Firefighter

La Vernia Vol Fire Dept

PO Box 55
LaVernia, TX 78121
830-779-2438


Description
The La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department & ESD #1 is actively seeking volunteers to join our department. We are a small but growing community in Wilson County. We strategically run out of three (3) stations covering around 80 square miles. We provide mutual aid to the surrounding area fire departments. We are currently accepting applications for volunteer positions. Below are the minimum qualifications.

We also have a Junior Firefighter program for those that are not 18 years of age and the Fire Corp. that help at fires & fundraisers.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Ability to abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures set forth by La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department and ESD 1; ability to make decisions during emotional and stressful situations; ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, Department Support


Requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check & reference check.
- Must pass a drug screen.
- Must be willing to commit to training nights, occasional Saturdays, and truck check nights.
- Department will be willing to also pay for you to get certifications if you volunteer your time back to us.

Want to Jump start your probationary period?
- Previous firefighting experience
- NIMS 100, 700, & 800 (https://training.fema.gov/nims/)
- Class B Exempt License