Join the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department! We are located right outside downtown Cambridge and serve a population of roughly 6500 people and 68 square miles. We respond to a multitude of situations, including, but not limited to, structure fires, alarms, car accidents, and other hazardous situations. We also routinely assist our sibling department, Cambridge Area EMS, on high acuity medical calls. We provide mutual aid for a number of departments in the area. The Cambridge Fire Department will provide all necessary personal protective equipment. The CFD will also pay for all trainings, which include entry level firefighting training provided by Madison College. Please visit our website for more information. Want more information? Please contact us! www.cambridgevfd.com/join | Requirements: Live or work within the Cambridge Fire District. An exception may be made if you live within 10 minutes of the station but do not live within the district. Be 18 years old or older. Have a desire to help others in times of need. Be willing to learn and work well with others. Complete initial firefighter training at Madison College. Pass a background check. Be able to respond to at minimum, 20% of all incidents. Members are highly encouraged to respond to as many incidents as possible. Attend meetings. The Cambridge Fire Department meets every Monday night. 1st Monday night is truck maintenance. Second Monday night is monthly business meeting, with meal beforehand. Third and fourth Mondays are for training. If there is a fifth Monday, only officers will meet. | Categories: Firefighter

The Cottage Grove Fire Department, like 80% of communities across the nation, relies on Volunteers to answer the call. If you are at least 18 years of age, reside and/or work in the Town or Village of Cottage Grove and have an interest in learning more, please call the department's non-emergency number (608-839-4343), and a Personnel Committee member will contact you to answer any questions and provide you with additional information. Click here to download an Application: Cottage Grove Fire Application http://www.cottagegrovefire.org/uploads/1/2/4/6/124641785/cottage_grove_fire_dept__application.docx ​ ​The Cottage Grove Fire Department will supply you with your own Personal Protective Equipment and the necessary training. The community will provide you with the work. Because the CGFD is fully volunteer, it is important the the Training Program and modules correlate and provide a direct balance with a member's family and home life. All training is paid for by the department Training evolutions are scheduled on the first, third, and fourth Tuesday evenings of the month. Additional trainings and make-ups are often scheduled on the fifth Tuesday. Members also complete training and truck checks on scheduled Sunday mornings. The training schedule for the upcoming year is prepared in early December and combines more than 130 topics annually. While the main focus is basic fire and rescue tactics and strategies, the CGFD considers itself proactive in adapting to new and more advanced techniques. We review target hazards, methods of operation, water movement, water supply, fire ground tactics, ICS, firefighter safety, accountability, RIT and much more. In addition to department training evolutions, new members are required to complete basic firefighting courses through MATC, or provide documentation of completed courses. The Cottage Grove Fire Department will pay for the course fees and provide any necessary textbooks. | Requirements: 18 years of age, reside and/or work in the Town or Village of Cottage Grove and have an interest in learning more | Categories: Other, Firefighter

The Edgerton Fire Protection District is currently seeking individuals who would like to make a difference in our community. We are a combination department that provides fire and EMS services as well as community education. We are seeking paid on call firefighters and EMT's. In addition, we are looking for individuals to support our community education efforts. No experience is necessary. We will provide all necessary training at no cost! Feel free to give us a call or stop down to see what it's all about! | Requirements: Firefighters: -IFSAC Firefighter 1 within first year -IFSAC Firefighter 2 within second year -Healthcare Provider CPR EMTs: -EMT-B within first year Community Educators: No requirements. Training will be based on the role you function in with us. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Community Education

Support school-aged youth in making better life choices and developing career goals. Provide mentorship, skills training, and emotional support to increase school engagement and reduce recidivism.

Mentor young men at high risk of gun violence, helping them develop a post-graduation plan. Facilitate weekly discussions on life skills and provide guidance on transitioning into adulthood.

Assist the Outreach Team in developing relationships with individuals at high risk of gun violence. Provide support through job placement, mental health treatment, and legal services, while offering mentoring and life coaching.

Volunteers are needed to help sort, label, or pack/re-pack food into family-friendly portions for distribution to our community. Tasks include sorting fresh produce, labeling frozen pizzas, and packing boxes with food for distribution.

Assist in providing rapid, compassionate assistance to communities facing traumatic events. Volunteers work alongside highly trained service dogs to offer comfort and stability during critical incidents such as natural disasters and first responder debriefings.

Provide a temporary home for animals in need until they are adopted. Foster volunteers help animals adjust to home life and prepare them for their forever homes.

Volunteers staff tables at events, answer questions, provide information, and sell merchandise. They are responsible for setting up and taking down tables, with supplies and training provided by Underdog Pet Rescue.

IT/Tech volunteers assist in maintaining and improving the organization's technological systems to better serve the animals and community.

Event planning volunteers help organize and execute events like Wags & Whiskers, bringing the community together and supporting fundraising efforts.

Community building volunteers work to unite volunteers, adopters, and the Madison area around the mission of rescuing and adopting out more animals.

Volunteers support marketing and advertising efforts to enhance Underdog Pet Rescue's brand and community awareness, utilizing their expertise to spread the word about the organization.

Social media volunteers manage and promote Underdog Pet Rescue's presence on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, helping to increase awareness and engagement.

Transport volunteers drive adoptable pets from various locations to Madison, ensuring safe and comfortable travel. Volunteers need a reliable vehicle and a good driving record, with mileage being tax-deductible.

Grant writing volunteers use their persuasive writing skills to craft compelling grant applications that support Underdog Pet Rescue's mission and projects.

Assist young people with disabilities in preparing for life after high school and achieving their work goals. This role involves mentoring, providing employment counseling, and supporting youth in their transition to employment.

Help individuals navigate the complex process of applying for benefits. Provide counseling on work incentives and assist beneficiaries in making informed choices about increasing work earnings or going to work.

Join the Collections Team, which guides the museum's collections management decisions, reviews proposed acquisitions, and assists in developing policies.