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Volunteer position classifications
Printable volunteer application
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If you do not have one, you may download one for free.Applicants for the following classifications must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED (unless otherwise stated).
FIREFIGHTER: Must be in excellent physical condition. Firefighter volunteers respond to all types of emergencies and participate in the extinguishment of all fires. Members clean and care for all equipment; complete and maintain official reports to document actions, and assist at community presentations. They use a variety of tools and equipment. Firefighters will assist with extrication of victims from vehicle crashes. May be required to drive fire apparatus to fire and accident scenes. Firefighter volunteers receive specialized training and are issued specialized protective clothing for the performance of their duties. May be called upon to function in any capacity below.
DRIVER/ENGINEER: Must be in excellent physical condition. Driver/Engineer volunteers drive fire apparatus to and from fire and accident scenes. Members are responsible for the operation of apparatus pumps. Driver/Engineer volunteers will clean and care for all equipment; complete and maintain official reports to document actions, and assist at community presentations. Driver/Engineer volunteers receive specialized training and are issued specialized protective clothing for the performance of their duties.
EMS/RESCUE: Must be in excellent physical condition. EMS/Rescue volunteers render emergency medical aid at fire and accident scenes and assist the sick and injured. EMS/Rescue volunteers will: clean and care for all medical equipment; assure proper medical supply levels are maintained; complete and maintain official reports to document actions, and assist at community presentations. They may be authorized to drive rescue units to fire and accident scenes. EMS/Rescue volunteers receive specialized training and are issued specialized protective clothing for the performance of their duties.
SUPPORT: Must be in good physical condition. Support volunteers will serve to assist Firefighters and EMS/Rescue personnel on fire and accident scenes outside the hazard area. Members may be called upon to complete official reports to document actions, and assist in community presentations. Support volunteers receive specialized training and are issued specialized protective clothing for the performance of their duties.
FIRE POLICE: Must be in good physical condition. Fire Police volunteers manage public access to emergency scenes and ensure the safety and security of personnel. Fire Police personnel do not have arrest powers and are not allowed to carry firearms. Members complete and maintain official reports to document actions, and assist at community presentations. Fire Police volunteers receive specialized training and are issued specialized protective clothing for the performance of their duties.
AUXILIARY: Must be in good physical condition. Auxiliary volunteers make public presentations on fire prevention, fire safety, careers in firefighting, health and safety. Some Fire Auxiliary members are advisors in our Explorer program assisting with the development and leadership training of our youth. Auxiliary members may assist with record keeping at fire stations or at the Fire Services Administration office. Auxiliary members may assist with Fire Services fund-raising projects. Auxiliary members are not permitted to respond to or perform any duties at a fire or emergency scene. Auxiliary volunteers receive training for all functions they are asked to perform.
EXPLORER: Candidates must be between 14 and 18 years old. Explorers learn basic firefighting and first responder skills and often participate in community-related projects such as fire prevention and recruitment activities. Explorers are not permitted to enter burning buildings or administer emergency medical treatment. (Explorers are not required to have a high school diploma or GED.)
FRIENDS OF FIRE SERVICES: Must be in good physical condition. Friends of Fire Services serve on specific committees/boards, or are assigned to specific projects. (Friends of Fire Services are not required to have a high school diploma or GED.)
If you have any questions in regard to the application process, volunteer classifications, or benefits of a volunteer with Volusia County Fire Services, please contact the Fire Science Institute at any of the numbers listed on the front of this application.
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