SOP's for Volunteer FD - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Aug 1, 2006 · I am looking for input on creating some SOP's for our volunteer fire department. The volunteer department that I belong to has 20 members, one station and is in a small rural community …
Volunteer vs. Full time - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
May 26, 2004 · Every volunteer department has a mix of career backgrounds, including some that work as career firefighter. Personally, I don't go career because like many others, I can't come close to my …
Your "real job" resume - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Nov 15, 2006 · Hi everyone! I have a question that is specific to volunteers. Do you think listing your Volunteer Fire Company affiliation is a good idea for your "civilian" resume? I work in IT and am …
Volunteer firefighter requirements - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting ...
Oct 23, 2008 · In Arkansas a volly needs 16hrs Introductin to fire fighting, 16hrs Personal Protective Equipment, 8 hrs Wildland firefighting, 8 hrs Haz-mat awareness. Intro and PPE can be taught in …
Pay-Per-Call... good? bad? suggestions? - Firehouse
Feb 16, 2001 · The three closest volunteer depts that currently pay EMT's per call are thinking strongly about dropping it beacuse of friction in-house. They will continue to pay for shift coverage as …
Do Volunteer get badges - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Sep 10, 2006 · That's terrible logic. Obviously career firefighters wear uniforms at work, therefore they require badges. Volunteers aren't ever required to wear uniforms. The only time volunteers typically …
Does your department pay for EMS training? - Firehouse
Aug 22, 2005 · General firefighting discussion EMT-Basic is required for full-time employement in my department. So, it is provided by the department through the state fire academy to all new hires. …
Volunteer Fireboat crew requirements. - Firehouse Forums
Nov 19, 2009 · For one, again, I draw your attention to the use of a volunteer firefighting crew- You can not guarantee "X" amount of qualified personnel 24/7/365- therefore I don't think you could get any …
Volunteer Lights - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Mar 25, 2002 · Any member of a fire department, volunteer fire company, or volunteer rescue squad and any ambulance driver employed by a privately owned ambulance service may equip one vehicle …
Volunteer FFs - What certifications do you have?
Jul 28, 2012 · This poll is for volunteer firefighters only. If you are a career firefighter, please answer the poll for career members. Please check all that apply on the poll at the top of this thread.