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Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Kings County Fire Department, 280 Campus Drive, Hanford, CA
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 2025-005
Department: Fire - Volunteer Firefighter (Fire - Volunteer Firefighter)
Opening Date: 07/01/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB OPPORTUNITY
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER NON-PAID, AT-WILL POSITION AND SERVES AT THE PLEASURE OF THE KINGS COUNTY FIRE CHIEF. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS MUST RESIDE WITHIN KINGS COUNTY.
The Kings County Fire Department is looking for energetic, reliable individuals to fill Volunteer Firefighter positions throughout Kings County. Volunteering is a great way to support your local community and even prepare for a paid career in the fire and rescue services. Under direct supervision, Volunteer Firefighters will engage in fire and rescue activities. Duties are usually performed under emergency conditions, frequently involving considerable hazard. Volunteer Firefighters receive training in modern firefighting techniques and equipment, fire prevention, advanced First Aid, CPR, salvage, and related activities.
DUTY SAMPLE
Duties include but are not limited to those described below.
Respond on a fire apparatus as part of a crew to provide fire suppression, emergency medical service, rescue, hazardous materials response and other emergency and public services; participate in scheduled training and shift work, assist in the maintenance and operation of stations and equipment, assist in fire inspections for conformance with fire and life safety laws and regulations education programs; perform enforcement assignments for fire prevention; perform other related emergency and non emergency routine and special assignments as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required previous 15 years. A resume may be attached, but it is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions.
Education: High School graduation or equivalent.
Other Requirements:

1. Must be 18 years of age;
2. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicles. Proof of DMV driving record required upon application. Applicants must submit a current DMV driving record prior to submitting application;
3. Provide proof of current vehicle insurance. Applicants must submit proof of current/valid vehicle insurance prior to submitting application.;
4. Ability to pass a fingerprint check and extensive background investigation;
5. Ability to pass and obtain First Aid and CPR certifications paid for by Kings County Fire Department;
6. Attend and pass a Volunteer Firefighter Academy;
7. Ability to attend 100 hours of required Firefighter training through weekly and supplemental training meetings.

NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to attach a DMV driving record and proof of current/valid vehicle insurance. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click
Ability to and knowledge of: CPR and first aid scope of practice; basic hand tools and automotive mechanics; basic safe work practices and procedures, basic operator standards. Ability to learn and follow county and department policies, rules and instructions. Apply firefighting and operator procedures; demonstrate mechanical aptitude required in the operation of firefighting equipment; react quickly and calmly to and exercise good judgment in responding to emergencies; exercise initiative in completing assignments; establish and maintain effective working relations with other department/agency representatives, co-workers, and the public; learn the fundamental legal and administrative policies related to fire safety and prevention; prepare written reports neatly using correct spelling and grammar; understand and carry out oral and written instructions and directions.
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
The Fire Department may interview those applicants who appear to best meet the requirements of the position; you will only be notified if you are among those. Qualified applicants will be notified by email and/or mail concerning the date, time and location of each exam.
No benefits.
01
This is a Volunteer Firefighter recruitment. The Volunteer Firefighter position is non-paid, at-will and serves at the pleasure of the County Fire Chief. Volunteer Firefighters must reside within Kings County. Do you currently reside within Kings County?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

03
If you indicated above that you have completed high school or equivalent, please include below: 1) the school or facility name; and 2) the location of the high school or facility. If you responded "no" to the above question, write "N/A."
04
Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess a valid California driver's license (CADL)?

• Yes, I possess a CADL.
• No, I do not possess a CADL but I am WILLING and ABLE to obtain one prior to becoming a Volunteer Firefighter.
• No, I do not possess a CADL and I am UNABLE to obtain one prior to becoming a Volunteer Firefighter.

06
Proof of your DMV driving record is required upon application. Only individuals who attach their DMV driving record to their application prior to submission will be considered. If you have any questions, please call 559-852-2881.Have you attached a copy of your DMV driving record to this application?

• Yes
• No

07
Applicants must have current/valid vehicle insurance. Only applicants who provide proof of current/valid vehicle insurance will be considered. Have you attached proof of your current/ valid vehicle insurance? If you have any questions, please call 559-852-2881.

• Yes, I have current/valid vehicle insurance and I have attached proof.
• No, I do not have current/valid vehicle insurance.

08
This volunteer position requires the ability to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a fingerprint check.

• I have read and understand the above requirement.

09
This volunteer position requires the ability to pass and obtain First Aid and CPR certifications paid for by the Kings County Fire Department.

• I have read and understand the above requirement.

10
Will you be able to attend a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of annual required firefighter training through weekly and supplemental training meetings?

• I have read the above statement and I am WILLING and ABLE to obtain the required annual firefighter training as described above.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

11
Will you be able to attend the Volunteer Firefighter Academy, which requires eighty (80) hours of training? NOTE: The Volunteer Firefighter Academy consists of ten (10) consecutive Saturday training dates and each Saturday training date is eight (8) hours in length.

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING and ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

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