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Volunteer Firefighter Intern
Fortuna Fire Prot Dist
320 S Fortuna Blvd
Fortuna, CA 95540
707-725-5021
Description
The Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program provides an opportunity for advanced fire service training and incident response experience to qualified individuals that are seeking a career in the Fire or EMS field and are willing to serve as a volunteer firefighter for the Fortuna Fire Protection District. The Fire District will provide no-cost living facilities (meals not included), training/experience towards certification as a CFSTES Firefighter 1 and other related certifications in exchange for providing daily staffing of the fire station and apparatus while the intern serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Fire District. This is a non-stipend/non-reimbursable program.
Benefits:
• Opportunity to gain experience needed for CFSTES FF1 certification
• Provide real life experience in a fire house setting responding to incidents, performing shift assignments and interacting with other crew members.
• Comfortable living quarters at no cost to include full kitchen and bathroom, day room, physical training equipment, training room facility with internet access and more (meals not included).
• Provide continuing educational opportunities and support.
• The fire department will provide all personal protective equipment and uniform.
• The fire department will provide all mandatory insurance coverage in accordance with state law.
How to apply:
Applications for the Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program are available on the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department website, www.fortunafire.com or you may email a request to recruitment@fortunafire.com
Benefits:
• Opportunity to gain experience needed for CFSTES FF1 certification
• Provide real life experience in a fire house setting responding to incidents, performing shift assignments and interacting with other crew members.
• Comfortable living quarters at no cost to include full kitchen and bathroom, day room, physical training equipment, training room facility with internet access and more (meals not included).
• Provide continuing educational opportunities and support.
• The fire department will provide all personal protective equipment and uniform.
• The fire department will provide all mandatory insurance coverage in accordance with state law.
How to apply:
Applications for the Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program are available on the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department website, www.fortunafire.com or you may email a request to recruitment@fortunafire.com
Volunteer Category: Firefighter
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and have a clean driving history.
• Completed or currently enrolled/attending an accredited Firefighter 1 Academy.
• Pass a background check and physical exam as per department standard.
Length of Residency Requirements:
Participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program will be a minimum of 12 months and maximum of 18 months. Approval of additional participation will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designated appointee.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and have a clean driving history.
• Completed or currently enrolled/attending an accredited Firefighter 1 Academy.
• Pass a background check and physical exam as per department standard.
Length of Residency Requirements:
Participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program will be a minimum of 12 months and maximum of 18 months. Approval of additional participation will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designated appointee.
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