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Volunteer Firefighter
Shelby County Suburban Fire District
200 Alpine Drive
PO Box 1027
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-6648
Description
Get in Gear-Volunteer!
Being a volunteer firefighter offers rewards few others can match. It takes a special person to fill the boots of a volunteer firefighter. That’s why we need people with a strong desire to help others, and people with the courage and dedication to do the job. Because the job is so important, we make sure that all of our firefighters are expertly trained and properly equipped to get the job done.
Our volunteers have many occupations. We have members who are executives, police officers, nurses, business owners, landscapers, lawyers, factory workers, and many more. We have male and female members. Our members do not have to be a certain type of person, they just have to want to serve others.
We are a volunteer department with a Career Chief. We respond to many different types of incidents, some examples are:
Vehicle accidents/vehicle fires, Structure fires, Hazardous Material leaks/spills, Water Rescues, Trench Rescues, Collapse Rescues, 1st Responder Medical Assists. We average 750 runs a year.
Benefits
Free Training-there is no experience required! We train you at no cost to you.
All fire gear, safety equipment is provided at no cost to you. We make sure our members are provided with excellent, safe equipment.
Community Service-Pride in giving back to your community, helping others and providing a valuable service.
Family Events-We welcome your whole family with many family events throughout the year.
Networking-Meet new people, make lifelong friends.
Being a volunteer firefighter offers rewards few others can match. It takes a special person to fill the boots of a volunteer firefighter. That’s why we need people with a strong desire to help others, and people with the courage and dedication to do the job. Because the job is so important, we make sure that all of our firefighters are expertly trained and properly equipped to get the job done.
Our volunteers have many occupations. We have members who are executives, police officers, nurses, business owners, landscapers, lawyers, factory workers, and many more. We have male and female members. Our members do not have to be a certain type of person, they just have to want to serve others.
We are a volunteer department with a Career Chief. We respond to many different types of incidents, some examples are:
Vehicle accidents/vehicle fires, Structure fires, Hazardous Material leaks/spills, Water Rescues, Trench Rescues, Collapse Rescues, 1st Responder Medical Assists. We average 750 runs a year.
Benefits
Free Training-there is no experience required! We train you at no cost to you.
All fire gear, safety equipment is provided at no cost to you. We make sure our members are provided with excellent, safe equipment.
Community Service-Pride in giving back to your community, helping others and providing a valuable service.
Family Events-We welcome your whole family with many family events throughout the year.
Networking-Meet new people, make lifelong friends.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter
Requirements
No experience required!
Stop by 200 Alpine Drive, Shelbyville and complete an application.
Must be 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License. (Or 15 years old to join our Junior Firefighter Program.)
Must live within the boundaries of the Shelby County Fire District.
We train on Thursdays. Morning training is at 9:30am. Evening training is at 6:30pm. Attend the training that fits your schedule.
If you want to do something important for your community and join in our traditions of service and excellence, stop by the Shelby County Station One at 200 Alpine Drive and talk to us.
Stop by 200 Alpine Drive, Shelbyville and complete an application.
Must be 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License. (Or 15 years old to join our Junior Firefighter Program.)
Must live within the boundaries of the Shelby County Fire District.
We train on Thursdays. Morning training is at 9:30am. Evening training is at 6:30pm. Attend the training that fits your schedule.
If you want to do something important for your community and join in our traditions of service and excellence, stop by the Shelby County Station One at 200 Alpine Drive and talk to us.
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