Whitman County Fire District #7 is seeking individuals who want to join our department as volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. We are a volunteer fire department that provides Fire and EMS services to approximately 350 square miles of rural area. Becoming a volunteer opens up many opportunities to serve your community and learn new skills. We respond to medical emergencies, fires, vehicle collisions and a variety of other emergencies. We provide fire prevention programs for the local school, First Aid and CPR classes and many other public education opportunities. Firefighter and EMT training is provided free of cost to those who volunteer, and continued training is done every week. Join our department and make a difference in your community! The application can be found on our website, or contact the Chief for more information. | Requirements: Must be at lest 18 years old and possess a valid driver license. Must be able to pass a medical physical and drug test. Complete all paperwork in the application process. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Spokane County Fire District 2 is looking for dedicated individuals who live and/or work in our community and are looking to give back. We serve our community with Fire and EMS Services. We respond to a variety of incidents including but not limited to field fires, brush and forest fires, structure fires, a variety of fire alarms, hazmat scenes, and Traffic collisions or other motor vehicle type accidents. We also respond to a large variety of emergency medical calls. SCFD2 has an in-house ambulance service that we utilize for transport of patients to the hospital when volunteer staffing allows. Our team ranges greatly in skill sets and we are open to accommodating new members to the commitment level they want to participate at. Once your application is processed members (with no prior fire/EMS experience) have to go through minimum state and department standard training to participate as a Support Volunteer. Support Volunteers: Respond with the rest of our members to incidents and are trained to assist in many aspects of our job, such as driving the ambulance for transports. This is an important role in our department that requires minimal time commitment and training standards for those who may not be able to commit as much time to this volunteer position. Some of our members remain support volunteers for their entire time participating in our department, and we greatly appreciate the participation we get out of these members who we know have busy lives. Wildland Firefighter: With some additional training and a slightly larger time commitment members who choose this path can additionally be trained as a wildland firefighter. In this position you may respond and operate our apparatus in the operations of a wildland fires both field and forest fires. This position may include hands on fire attack, fire pump operations, and water supply on fire scenes. Structure Firefighter: With additional training beyond the Support Volunteer role and a larger time commitment members who choose this path can additionally be trained as a structure firefighter. In this position you may respond and operate our structure apparatus in the operations of a structure fire. This position may include hands on pumper operations, assistance on a fire scene, and defensive fire operations. with additional training you can become a certified Airpacker allowing you to enter structure fires participating in activities such as Search and Rescue and Fire Attack/Suppression. EMS: With additional training beyond the Support Volunteer role and a larger time commitment members who choose this path can additionally be trained in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field. We would encourage those members who are interested to become EMT's (up to desired level) Once a certified EMT members can participate in hands on patient care and work as transport staff for our ambulance service. For more information on any of the different levels of commitment District 2 provides please feel free to contact us. | Requirements: Minimum 18 Years of Age Must pass a Physical Medical Exam Must pass a Criminal Background Check Live or work in the district | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support

Participate in annual planting and habitat restoration events at the Refuge. Volunteers will assist in planting native species and maintaining the natural habitat.

Serve as a Nature Store Ambassador by assisting visitors and managing sales in the Nature Store located in the Turnbull Refuge Administration building.

Assist in maintaining the demonstration Pollinator Garden by weeding and caring for plants. Volunteers will help educate visitors about the importance of pollinators.