The Fortuna Fire Protection District located in Humboldt County currently has positions open for Resident Volunteer Firefighters. The Resident Volunteer Firefighter Program is intended to provide real life experience and opportunity in a firehouse setting to individuals pursuing a career in the Medical Field or Public Safety. Position Description: The Resident Volunteer Firefighter Program provides an opportunity for fire service training and incident response experience to qualified individuals that are seeking a career in the Medical and Public Safety field and are willing to serve as a volunteer firefighter for the Fortuna Fire Protection District. The Resident Volunteer Firefighter will be provided no-cost living facilities (meals not included) in exchange for providing daily staffing of the fire station and apparatus while serving as a volunteer firefighter for the Fire District. This is a non-stipend/non-reimbursable program. Benefits: • Provide real life experience in a fire house setting responding to incidents, performing shift assignments and interacting with other crew members. • Comfortable living quarters at no cost to include full kitchen and bathroom, day room, physical training equipment, training room facility with internet access and more. • Provide continuing educational opportunities and support. • The fire department will provide all personal protective equipment and uniform. • The fire department will provide all mandatory insurance coverage in accordance with state law. How to apply: Applications for the Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program are available on the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department website, www.fortunafire.com or you may email a request to recruitment@fortunafire.com | Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: • Be at least 18 years of age. • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. • Possess a valid California driver’s license and have a clean driving history. • Pass a background check and physical exam as per department standard. • In attendance or currently enrolled in college courses (minimum of 9 credits) pertaining to the Medical Field or Public Safety. Length of Residency Requirements: Participation in the Resident Volunteer Firefighter Program will be a minimum of 6 months and maximum of 24 months. Approval of additional participation will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designated appointee. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Other

The Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program provides an opportunity for advanced fire service training and incident response experience to qualified individuals that are seeking a career in the Fire or EMS field and are willing to serve as a volunteer firefighter for the Fortuna Fire Protection District. The Fire District will provide no-cost living facilities (meals not included), training/experience towards certification as a CFSTES Firefighter 1 and other related certifications in exchange for providing daily staffing of the fire station and apparatus while the intern serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Fire District. This is a non-stipend/non-reimbursable program. Benefits: • Opportunity to gain experience needed for CFSTES FF1 certification • Provide real life experience in a fire house setting responding to incidents, performing shift assignments and interacting with other crew members. • Comfortable living quarters at no cost to include full kitchen and bathroom, day room, physical training equipment, training room facility with internet access and more (meals not included). • Provide continuing educational opportunities and support. • The fire department will provide all personal protective equipment and uniform. • The fire department will provide all mandatory insurance coverage in accordance with state law. How to apply: Applications for the Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program are available on the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department website, www.fortunafire.com or you may email a request to recruitment@fortunafire.com | Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: • Be at least 18 years of age. • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. • Possess a valid California driver’s license and have a clean driving history. • Completed or currently enrolled/attending an accredited Firefighter 1 Academy. • Pass a background check and physical exam as per department standard. Length of Residency Requirements: Participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Intern Program will be a minimum of 12 months and maximum of 18 months. Approval of additional participation will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designated appointee. | Categories: Firefighter

Backpack into the wilderness with a backcountry crew to work on remote trail sections. Volunteers will engage in trail clearing, maintenance, and environmental preservation efforts. All necessary supplies and some meals are provided.

Join a frontcountry crew to car camp and work on trail maintenance projects. Volunteers will assist with clearing trails, maintaining trail infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and accessibility of the trail. Meals and some supplies are provided.