As an appointed Probationary Volunteer firefighter, the individual candidate will be required to serve his/her 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 will also be required to perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of Winterville Fire-Rescue-EMS Department 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. Probationary Volunteer firefighters work under the supervision of an 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. A Probationary Volunteer firefighter 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. A Probationary Volunteer firefighter is a non-compensated position but may receive a pay-per-call stipend if qualified. Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to respond from home or work to calls. A Probationary Volunteer firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus.