Volunteer firefighters in rural Pickens County, Alabama, will fight various fires, ranging from car, to home, to grass/woods fires. The Department also makes medical calls and responds to calls for lift assists. Medical calls may range from possible heart attack or stroke to a fall. Opportunities for community involvement also exist. | Requirements: **Must attend at least two (2) fire meetings per month. Meetings are held at the fire station each Monday night and begin at 6 PM.** Must be willing to take constructive criticism. Must be willing to learn. Must be a team player. Must agree to Department & Association By-Laws. Must abide by all Department rules at all times. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members

we need volunteers in all areas | Requirements: 18 years old and live in our area | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Fundraising, Community Education, Other, Department Support

Auxiliary support members are the backbone of the fire department. For those who are unable to perform the duties of a volunteer firefighter, we welcome the assistance in non-firefighting roles. Responsibilities include maintaining vehicles, fire station improvements, filing of paperwork, maintaining fire equipment, and other miscellaneous duties. There are many tasks that must be completed to make a fire department run. Auxiliary members can also bring in special skills to the department that are possessed through hobbies or workplaces. Anyone who is willing to lend a hand is welcome! | Requirements: Requirements include a willingness to work! Knowledge in skilled professions or trades is welcomed, but is certainly not required. We welcome anyone who is willing to lend a hand! | Categories: Other, Community Education, Department Support

Volunteer Firefighters and EMT's are the backbone and face of our department. Volunteer Firefighters/EMT's respond to calls for service, such as structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle collisions, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents. Responsibilities include response to calls during periods of indicated availability, attendance to a weekly mandatory training on Monday evenings, as well as attendance to various community service events throughout the year, during periods of availability. | Requirements: Requirements include 18 years of age for participation in firefighting activities, 21 years of age to operate apparatus, be in good health, and are physically capable of carrying out firefighter functions. Candidates must indicate times of general availability. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT