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Volunteer Fireifghter

North County Fire Protection District

330 South Main Ave
Fallbrook, CA 92028
7607232005


Description
Volunteer firefighters typically work 24-hour shifts, but are eligible to work in shorter blocks as approved by
the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteer firefighters hired under the SAFER Grant, who meet certain
benchmarks and work a minimum of three (3) 24-hour shifts per month, may qualify for educational
reimbursement and other benefits as defined in the Volunteer Program Manual. Otherwise, the minimum is
two (2) shifts per month. The 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 and EMS provider in accordance with state law, county protocols, and standard operating
procedures.

Volunteer Firefighters serve 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 the NCFPD and they perform
duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous
material responses, training, and public education. The Volunteer Firefighter 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. For a
complete list of job duties and essential job functions, please request a copy of our Volunteer
Firefighter Job Description from Human Resources.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT


Requirements
High School Diploma or GED; and State of California Emergency Medical technician (EMT) Certification*
1. REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
1.1. Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Must be insurable and
maintain this status with the District's all-risk insurance carrier
1.2. State certification and San Diego County accredited as an EMT-I*
*Exception: Applicants who reside within the NCFPD boundaries (Fallbrook, Bonsall, and Rainbow) may
apply and serve as a Volunteer without having an EMT Certification, but must proactively work toward
successfully completing an EMT Program within the first year of Volunteering.

Experience as an EMT, Firefighter or Volunteer Firefighter is desirable
Applicants must have the ability to pass psychiatric, medical and physical agility examinations; perform
strenuous work under adverse conditions for sustained periods of time; react quickly and calmly in
emergency situations; learn and retain information on procedures, protocols and practices related to
medical, fire and other emergency responses.

Qualified applicants are required to successfully complete the District’s physical agility test.

The successful candidate will be required to remain a non-smoker/tobacco user throughout his/her
appointment with the NCFPD, and must remain insurable by the District’s liability insurance carrier to
operate motor vehicles.
Volunteers in this position are subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing as required by the
Department of Transportation.