Become a firefighter help your community with a great bunch of people! | Requirements: To fight active fire a 260 hour class is required that is put on and paid for by Highlands County. If your interested in support no classes are required. | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, Other

Sun 'N Lakes Volunteer Fire Department is actively looking for volunteers to respond to structure fires, brush fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical calls. We are also looking for volunteers for support positions- paperwork, cleaning, etc. The county will send you to fire school where you will have the opportunity to earn your Fire 1 and Fire 2 certification at the local college. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to serve their community. ALL TRAINING IS FREE- We have weekly training meetings. The county provides quarterly training. And as mentioned earlier you will have the chance to attend Fire courses via the college. Worried about having enough time? We believe that family and work comes first. We all volunteer in our spare time. If you are interested, please stop in at our station on a training night (Monday, 7:00 pm) and pick up an application. Feel free to e-mail us if you have any questions. Check out our website for more information- http://www.snlvfd.org/ | Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, Complete and return a Volunteer Firefighter Application. Verification of a good driving record A favorable background history Complete a thorough medical evaluation Attend Department meetings Complete probationary period Respond to calls with limited capacity depending on training. Complete Firefighter One Course (required to enter structures) | Categories: Other, Department Support, Firefighter

We Need You! Please join our team of volunteers serving Highlands County, Florida Full Training Provided | Requirements: 18 years or older Clean Driving Record No criminal Record | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Junior Members

West Sebring Stations 9 and 10 are a part of Highlands County Fire Rescue. Highlands County Fire Rescue (HCFR) was formed October 2, 2018, by resolution of the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners. The newly formed combination paid/volunteer department consolidated operations of the previous 10 independent volunteer fire companies, under the County system. Further, Highlands County EMS was consolidated into the new HCFR. HCFR is an all-hazards response organization, responding to 911 calls for myriad issues including but not limited to: structure, brush, vehicle, and trash fires; motor vehicle wrecks; shootings, stabbings, and other injuries along with heart attacks, strokes, COVID, and many other illnesses. We also respond to hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue calls, cats in trees, individual life assists, investigations for odors and sounds, along with many other emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance. | Requirements: Requirements: 1. Be at least 18 years of age. 2. Complete the application process. 3. You will be required to appear in person at either a local fire station or headquarters, at a time to be determined to receive ID, Uniforms and Firefighting Gear (No charge to you). 4. Completion of New Hire Orientation (No cost and no prior training required). 5. All applicants will be expected to regularly attend meetings and internal trainings. 6. While there is not a specific residency requirement, volunteers must be capable of responding to the station for calls. Volunteers generally live close to the station where they are assigned. 7. We pay $5.00 for every call you respond to, paid quarterly. 8. We provide a length of service award program (certain $ figure forever). THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Does not Discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religious belief, color, | Categories: Firefighter

This position is an entry level position. For complete job requirements contact Asst. Chief Kingston | Requirements: Criminal History Check FL Drivers Licenses Live in or new the district boarders. | Categories: Firefighter

Join our passionate team to improve lives by offering your time, skills, or enthusiasm. Volunteers will participate in health education and outreach programs, assist with vaccination clinics, and support mental health resources.