JOB DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Firefighter (Volunteer FF)
(Volunteer Position)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Volunteer Firefighter (Volunteer FF) serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of Gaston Fire & Rescue and they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public education. The Volunteer FF normally works under the supervision of a company officer and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases.
The Volunteer FF is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter in accordance with state law, county protocols, and standard operating procedures.
The work performance of a Volunteer firefighter is continuously evaluated for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are corrected through remedial training.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position

SUPPORT PERSONNEL: This is a non-firefighting position that performs fundraising, education and administrative support to the fire department.

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS: We do accept junior firefighters ages 14-17