A volunteer firefighter is a homeowner or other resident of our community, just like you, has an interest in helping his or her neighbors whenever a fire, accident or other natural disaster strikes. As a volunteer department, the City of Ava Fire Department depends upon the timely and determined response of these citizen members who selflessly serve their community when the alarm sounds.

Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, a volunteer firefighter is responsible for answering calls, and extinguishing fires, protecting life and property, operating and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus and quarters. The position requires extensive training in the use of apparatus, tools, and equipment and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings, and in the inspections of buildings for fire hazards to prevent fires from starting.