Volunteer Firefighters Needed
To see the application path to becoming a Volunteer Firefighter with
the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District
click here.
Volunteer firefighting has an extensive and colorful history and
dates back to the beginnings of the fire service. References to
Hand Pumpers can be found back as far as ancient Egypt. The “Vigiles”
in Rome, in AD 6, were the first documented fire
service and used the “Bucket Brigade” to extinguish structure fires. In
the 1700’s there were many other
significant fires throughout Europe.
Historical figures such as
Benjamin Franklin and “Boss
Tweed” served as Volunteer Firefighters.
This level of service to your
fellow human beings is service of the highest order and, with that in
mind, requires much from you.
As a Volunteer Firefighter, you will be joining a long line of
public servants that existed long before you and projects far into the
future.
Being a Volunteer takes many hours of training and practice. Volunteer
firefighter candidates are required to receive instruction in many
subjects. They must be mentally
and physically fit to perform difficult tasks, in stressful situations.
The minimum fire training
that you should expect is approximately 190 hours. The
minimum medical training is 40
hours for a First Responder certification. To view a sample Volunteer Recruit
Academy training schedule
click here.
Being a volunteer firefighter is not for everyone. It requires a strong
commitment on behalf of the individual and, equally, that of their
family.
The
benefits of this position are many and include camaraderie, career
advancement, physical and mental challenges as well as truly belonging
to something with a purpose.
To view the District’s volunteer requirements click
here.
To view volunteer opportunities throughout the County visit the
Eldorado Country Traing Officers web site at
www.volunteerff.com
We proudly serve the communities of:
Diamond Springs,
El Dorado,
Logtown, Nashville, Sleepy Hollow and
parts of
Placerville.
Desirable traits are a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn.
You must be able to work within a
command
structure and truly desire to serve.