Join the Hawpatch Trail project to help create and maintain hiking and biking trails in LaGrange County. Volunteers will assist in trail construction, maintenance, and community outreach efforts to promote the trails.

The Salem Center Volunteer Fire Department is looking for individuals wanting to make a difference in their community. We are looking for volunteers to be firefighters and / or medical responders. We also looking for people that can help with office support and fundraisers. Training will be required for any firefighter / medical responder. This training will be provided by the department and could be located at other training sites. | Requirements: Attend one meeting a month. One day each for fire and medical trainings (2 hours) One quarterly fire training (usually a Saturday morning) Be able to respond to calls at any hour of the day when you are available. Have a strong desire to assist people in your community. Live within 15 miles from the fire department Complete fire and or medical training within a year. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, Department Support, EMT

The Bronson Fire Department is building an applicant pool for the position of firefighter to draw from when positions become available. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS  RESPONDS promptly to fire alarms and other emergency calls to major incidents when notified while on duty.  DRIVES fire apparatus and OPERATES pump and other equipment with firefighting, rescue, salvage and maintenance operations.  ENTERS burning buildings and ADVANCES charged and uncharged hose lines and APPLIES extinguishing agents to fires.  POSITIONS and CLIMBS ladders to gain access to upper floors for rescue.  Effectively COMMUNICATES verbally by means of two-way radio as person-to-person and in writing through completion of various records, memos and letters. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES  INSPECTS buildings for fire hazards and COMPLETES pre-fire plans as appropriate.  MAINTAINS apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.  PARTICIPATES in all phases of training necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills required of the position.  ASSISTS Company Officer in maintaining records and submitting reports.  SERVES as acting lieutenant when so designated.  PERFORMS other duties as required.  PROTECTS property from unnecessary smoke and water damage by using salvage covers, positive pressure ventilation fans and water vacuum.  CLIMBS, CRAWLS and RUNS as necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment, rescue and personal safety.  CARRIES or MOVES heavy equipment and/or objects necessary to achieve fire extinguishment or rescue. | Requirements: You must live within the Bronson Fire District to be considered for a position with the Bronson Fire Department. REQUIRED SKILLS  Ability to respond quickly uses good judgment under stress in hazardous situations.  Maintains positive human relationships.  Knowledge of street and hydrant locations.  Knowledge of dispatch procedure. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  Must be able to lift and move and climb ladders.  Must have agility to climb through rafters, on roofs and crawl through tunnels.  Must be able to open and close valves and be able to advance with hose discharging water.  Must be able to carry heavy loads, up and down stairs.  Must be able to carry and drag hose.  Must be able to hear alarms and respond.  Must be able to effectively communicate, via two-way radio and over the telephone.  Must be able to grasp and safely use hand tools such as axe, pike pole, chain saw, shovel, etc. | Categories: Firefighter