Volunteer Fire Fighter
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Are you ready to challenge yourself
Are you ready to be a leader in your community
Are you ready to do more than you ever thought possible
If you answered yes to any of these then you are ready to become one of us!
Watch ourRecruitment Video to learn about the opportunities available to you as a member of the Plantation Fire Department.Examples of Duties
Below are some FAQs about being a member of the Plantation Fire Department. Please review them before completing your application.
If it was easy everyone would do it!
As you are considering applying to become a member of the Plantation Fire Department we want to ensure you understand what is involved and what kind of commitment you will be making.
What is a volunteer firefighter
- A volunteer firefighter does not receive a paycheck for providing fire protection services.
- Members of the Plantation Fire Department receive a $8.00 stipend for each event they participate in including responding to calls training and Department activities.
- Those members who respond to 20 of the calls each year receive a pension credit.
How do we answer fire calls
- Volunteer firefighters are issued a pager.
- When a call is received the pager is activated and all available members respond to the station in their personal vehicles.
- A car is a necessity for membership.
What is Basic Training
- After you are voted into the Volunteer Fire Association you will automatically be enrolled in the next Firefighter One class (Basic Training).
- This is a 206 hours State of Florida certificate program taught in our own facilities by our own instructors
- The class meets every Monday and Thursday and typically every other Saturday.
- Attendance is required and certain classes cannot be made up.
What happens after Graduation
Upon graduation from Firefighter One you are required to:
- Attend at least one drill each month
- Respond to as many calls day and night as possible
- Participate in station and Association activities (with your families)
- Embrace your new life as a Plantation Volunteer Firefighter.
Typical Qualifications
What Do You Need to Get Started
Uncertified Applicant Requirements
Each supporting Document must be attached to your application failure to attach the required documents will result in your application being disapproved.- High School Diploma or GED or College Degree
- 18 Years of Age
- Resident of Plantation or live within 2.5 miles and five minutes of a Plantation Fire Station
- Pass a background check
- Pass a physical exam
- Reliable Transportation
Certified Applicant Requirements
Each supporting Document must be attached to your application failure to attach the required documents will result in your application being disapproved.- High School Diploma or GED or College Degree
- 18 Years of Age
- Resident of Plantation or live within 2.5 miles and five minutes of a Plantation Fire Station
- Pass a background check
- Pass a physical exam
- Reliable Transportation
- Fire Certification
- FCDICE
- EMS (EMT/PM)
- CPR
- EVOC
- TIMS
- FEMA ICS100
- FEMA ICS200
- FEMA ICS700
- FEMA ICS800
- MSA G1 SCBA
Work Environment
Among the many benefits of being a Plantation Firefighter:
- Professional training in firefighting EMS hazardous materials and leadership.
- Financial reimbursement for time spent.
- Credits toward pension and retirement.
- Lifelong experiences you wont get anywhere else.
- 250 of the closest friends youll ever have.
- An environment where your family members are as important to us as you are.
- Workrelated gear and uniforms provided free of charge.
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Employment Type
Volunteer
