Firefighters are wanted in the Darlington Volunteer Fire Department | Requirements: Willing to learn | Categories: EMT, Community Education, Fundraising, Firefighter, Junior Members, Department Support

We are looking for volunteers to join our volunteer community fire department. We focus on fire suppression, prevention, protection. We answer calls for fires, wreaks, medical assistance, some search and recovery as well as community and county events. Your training is free and done at our station with the equipment in house thru Halifax Community Collage. | Requirements: 18 years old and good driving record and live in or within 3 miles of the Rheasville Fire District. | Categories: Firefighter

JOB DESCRIPTION Volunteer Firefighter (Volunteer FF) (Volunteer Position) GENERAL PURPOSE The Volunteer Firefighter (Volunteer FF) serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of Gaston Fire & Rescue and they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public education. The Volunteer FF normally works under the supervision of a company officer and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases. The Volunteer FF is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter in accordance with state law, county protocols, and standard operating procedures. The work performance of a Volunteer firefighter is continuously evaluated for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are corrected through remedial training. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position SUPPORT PERSONNEL: This is a non-firefighting position that performs fundraising, education and administrative support to the fire department. JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS: We do accept junior firefighters ages 14-17 | Requirements: 1. Good physical condition 2. Clean driving record 3. No serious criminal offenses 4. Positive attitude | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Community Education, Fundraising, EMT