The Fire District is comprised of approximately 140 square miles in South East Barry County and South West Stone County. Central Crossing covers approximately 156 miles of shoreline on Table Rock Lake. The estimated average population of the District is 6,200. The estimated average population during the month of July is 11,875, with July 4th having the greatest population at 22,100. | Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or still enrolled in High School NIMS ICS 100 & 700 Basic Firefighter CPR Training Hazardous Material Awareness | Categories: Department Support, EMT, Community Education, Firefighter, Fundraising

Holiday Island Fire Department is seeking local and out of district volunteers who are interesting in learning the skills of being a firefighter or an emergency medical responder. This unique volunteer position serves the retirement community of Holiday Island, Arkansas and the surrounding area. Volunteers respond from home on emergency calls and help staff the station. All training and gear are provided. HIFD responds to 2.5 calls per day. Our services include basic life support medical response, fire suppression, auto extrication and water rescue. Volunteers may function as medical responders, firefighters, or both. For more about Holiday Island Fire Department see our website. | Requirements: -Must be 18 years of age or older. -Must be physically and mentally fit to operate as a firefighter or emergency medical responder. -Must be willing to dedicate the needed time to train, participate in department activities, and respond to emergencies as part of an on-call team. -Must be willing to spend time staffing a busy fire station. -Must be able to pass a background check. -Must be able to pass a drug test. -Must be willing to function in a military style command system. -Must have compassion. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter