Join the Girl Museum team as an intern or volunteer to gain experience in museums, girls and women’s studies, or digital media. Interns commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week for at least 3 months, while volunteers have flexible time commitments.

Responds to fire alarms with a fire company. Prepares to fight fire by connecting hose to hydrants or pumps and joining hose sections and nozzles to hose. Enters burning building and operates nozzle to direct stream of water on fires. Operates equipment to facilitate entry into locked buildings through approved forcible entry methods. Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires. Operates pumps to maintain an adequate water volume and pressure. Raises, lowers and climbs ladders. Ventilates burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases. Rescues individuals and provides appropriate emergency medical assistance. Performs property conservation operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris. May drive ladder trucks, pumper trucks and emergency trucks in responding to fire alarms and in returning to the station. Attends instruction sessions concerning firefighting methods, equipment operation, first aid, and street hydrant locations, and maintains good physical fitness. Administers first response first aid to injured or afflicted persons. Performs related work as required. | Requirements: Knowledge of the street system and geography of the city. Some knowledge of first aid methods and ability to provide medical assistance as required. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies. Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. Ability to operate fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment. Skills in tactical firefighting. On-the-job training offered for all requirements. | Categories: Firefighter

Under the direction of a Lieutenant, Captain (if appointed), or Chief Officer, provides direct support services to the Department and the Department’s personnel individually or as a member of a team. Firefighter Support Members can be utilized in many different roles to support the Department both administratively and in response to fire, rescue, hazmat, and other incidents. Firefighter Support Members do not actively engage in fire suppression, direct rescue operations or other situations that would be considered a direct threat. However, they can assist Firefighters with pump operations, movement of equipment, rehabilitation, directing traffic and other operations outside of the hot zone as determined by the Incident Commander. We do provide training for these types of duties on a regular basis to our members. Firefighter Support Members can also support the department with fundraising, fire prevention and other duties not directly relating to fireground operations. | Requirements: Florida Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Training (S-130, S-190, L-180) (Optional) Incident Command System (ICS-100 and ICS-200) Understanding of the National Incident Management System and National Response Framework (IS-700 and IS-800) CPR / AED / First Aid or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (Optional) Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Knowledge of the street system and geography of Gadsden County. Some knowledge of first aid methods and ability to provide medical assistance as required. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies. Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. Ability to operate fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment. Skills in tactical firefighting. On-the-job training offered for all requirements. | Categories: Fundraising, Department Support

Volunteer Firefighter - Provides direct services individually or as part of a team in response to incidents / emergencies as requested. Incidents / emergencies include but are not limited to the following: Fires, hazardous materials, motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and other calls for service. A Volunteer Firefighter will perform duties that include but are not limited to the following: Responding to fire alarms. Prepares to fight fire by connecting hose to hydrants or pumps and joining hose sections and nozzles to hose. Enters burning building and operates nozzle to direct stream of water on fires. Operates equipment to facilitate entry into locked buildings through approved forcible entry methods. Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires. Operates pumps to maintain an adequate water volume and pressure. Raises, lowers and climbs ladders. Ventilates burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases. Rescues individuals and provides appropriate emergency medical assistance. Performs property conservation operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris. May drive various types of fire apparatus to include Fire Engine, Tanker, Rescue and/or Brush Truck to and from calls for service. Attends training sessions concerning firefighting methods, equipment operation, first aid, and street hydrant locations, and maintains good physical fitness. Administers first response first aid to injured or afflicted persons. Performs related work as required. | Requirements: Must be able to complete the Florida Volunteer Fire Training (Firefighter I) Florida Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Training (S-130, S-190, L-180) Incident Command System (ICS-100 and ICS-200) Understanding of the National Incident Management System and National Response Framework (IS-700 and IS-800) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Knowledge of the street system and geography of Gadsden County. Some knowledge of first aid methods and ability to provide medical assistance as required. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies. Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. Ability to operate fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment. Skills in tactical firefighting. On-the-job training offered for all requirements. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT