Come serve your community. We can't do it without you. Become a volunteer firefighter today! | Requirements: Desire to serve, interest in helping others and the time to do so. | Categories: Firefighter, Community Education, Department Support, Other, Junior Members, EMT, Fundraising

The Mosquito Fire Protection District is looking to expand our team to include a variety of community members interested in responding to and assisting in emergency situations. We recognize and understand while not everyone might be interested in going inside during buildings, that others may wish to assist with medical responses. We are currently recruiting for emergency response volunteers to serve and support the following roles and positions on a volunteer basis: - Firefighter - EMT - Emergency Responder - Incident Support - Public Education - Firehouse Maintenance - Office Administration We encourage all those interested to apply. We hope to and look forward to the opportunity to hear from you and maybe even welcome you into our fire family. | Requirements: For Fire Cadets: - Must be 14-18 For Emergency Responders and Support Team Members: - All must go through hiring exam, background investigation, and possess valid derivers license. Volunteer Firefighters: - All must go through hiring exam, background investigation, and possess valid derivers license. - Pass physical agility test. - Attend our local volunteer firefighter academy. (Laterals and other academy graduates are accepted) | Categories: Other

Have you ever wanted to become a Volunteer Firefighter? The Mosquito Fire Protection District is seeking active/community minded individuals who are interested in serving in the fire serve as emergency responders. We are looking to staff 5 positions which are currently available. We currently offer two types of response roles. Those that live locally are able to respond to the station from their home when incidents occur. All others are welcome to work 12 and 24 hour shifts. We at MFPD are looking to build and expand our fire family and would invite you to apply for a position on our team. We look forward to hearing from and meeting you. | Requirements: - You need to be 18. - You Must live within 25 miles of the Mosquito/Swansboro area. - You will need a clean driving record and to pass a background check. - You will need to complete a physical agility and employment examination. - You will need to attend our local fire academy or have graduated from an accredited academy. (Lateral hires are accepted) | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers are needed to attend meetings, prepare materials, and engage with the community to support the implementation of community measures. Volunteers may also contact media, canvass areas with information, and participate in various community outreach activities.

The primary focus of the Resident Firefighter shall be to obtain on-the-job training to better prepare themselves for a career in the fire service. Under general supervision of a Fire Captain, the Resident Firefighter trains in the general duties and responsibilities of a Firefighter, participates in regular training, drills and study activities; participates in fire prevention activities; assists in the maintenance of fire stations, apparatus, and equipment; responds to alarms, rescue and other emergency calls, assists in protecting life and property endangered by fire or other hazards, administers emergency medical care; participates in scheduled public relations activities and performs other duties as assigned. The Resident Firefighter classification is a volunteer position. There is no salary or hourly compensation. The Resident Firefighter will receive a volunteer stipend of $50.00 for each 24-hour shift that is worked. | Requirements: Age: • Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of appointment Education: • High school graduate or equivalent (GED) License and Driving Record: • Must possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by the date of appointment • Clean DMV record with no major violations for 36 months and no more than one minor violation during the last 12 months Special Requirements: • Must be continually enrolled in at least one Fire Science or EMS related class at an accredited college, university, or other pre-approved courses. • Resident Firefighters must work a minimum of 3 (three), 24-hour shifts per month with their assigned officer/shift Physical: • Must be in excellent physical condition having passed the California Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or internal district CPAT within the twelve months prior to appointment. Must also pass a district provided medical exam and drug screening Certifications: • Must maintain a current CPR provider card • Must successfully complete experience component of Firefighter-I Certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment. • Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate within two years of appointment. If the individual is already an EMT consideration should be given to pursuing Paramedic Certification within two years of appointment. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

The primary focus of the Resident Firefighter shall be to obtain on-the-job training to better prepare themselves for a career in the fire service. Under general supervision of a Fire Captain, the Resident Firefighter trains in the general duties and responsibilities of a Firefighter, participates in regular training, drills and study activities; participates in fire prevention activities; assists in the maintenance of fire stations, apparatus, and equipment; responds to alarms, rescue and other emergency calls, assists in protecting life and property endangered by fire or other hazards, administers emergency medical care; participates in scheduled public relations activities and performs other duties as assigned. The Resident Firefighter classification is a volunteer position. There is no salary or hourly compensation. The Resident Firefighter will receive a volunteer stipend of $50.00 for each 24-hour shift that is worked. | Requirements: Age: • Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of appointment Education: • High school graduate or equivalent (GED) License and Driving Record: • Must possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by the date of appointment • Clean DMV record with no major violations for 36 months and no more than one minor violation during the last 12 months Special Requirements: • Must be continually enrolled in at least one Fire Science or EMS related class at an accredited college, university, or other pre-approved courses. • Resident Firefighters must work a minimum of 3 (three), 24-hour shifts per month with their assigned officer/shift Physical: • Must be in excellent physical condition having passed the California Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or internal district CPAT within the twelve months prior to appointment. Must also pass a district provided medical exam and drug screening Certifications: • Must maintain a current CPR provider card • Must successfully complete experience component of Firefighter-I Certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment. • Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate within two years of appointment. If the individual is already an EMT consideration should be given to pursuing Paramedic Certification within two years of appointment. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

we are in the need of anyone who's interested in helping their community. | Requirements: Must be willing to give back. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, EMT, Fundraising, Community Education