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Shipshewana

Volunteer Fire Fighter

Shipshewana, IN · On-site

$9/hr

In order to ensure the perpetuation of the prestige and reputation of the Shipshewana Fire Department, each applicant must meet the minimum qualification requirements and successfully complete each ...

City of Sunrise

Sunrise Fire Rescue Explorer Program Among the longest volunteer programs, Sunrise Fire-Rescue has sponsored the Fire Explorer program for 40 years. The program is a career development opportunity ...

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Volunteer Fire Station Support Technician

Okaloosa County, FL

Crestview, FL • On-site

$31K - $42K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Crestview, FL
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 26-052
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 02/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
**THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ONLY. $5 STIPENED PER COUNTY GUIDELINES**
EXAMPLES OF WORK
• Respond to Dorcas Fire Station 41 or 42 to provide station-based support for emergency response.
• Performs non-certified, station-based firefighting support duties, to include, moving, parking, testing and/or operating fire apparatus for storage, refueling and/or inspection; operating and testing radio equipment; operating, testing and maintaining firefighting tools; fire hose inspection; air bottle refill and system inspection; opening and closing fire hydrants for flow testing and/or mapping fire hydrants; emergency medical care, and stabilizing hazardous situations for firefighters and visitors to the fire station; fire station security and maintenance; report writing and logistics log maintenance; gym equipment maintenance; other duties as assigned; additional details below:
• Implements actions necessary to save lives and property at fire station.
• Assist in maintaining station safety for all personnel and visitors.
• Drives/operates fire department apparatus to inspect, test, refuel, deliver or other assignments.
• Operates and maintains firefighting equipment and tools for inspection.
• Assists in the maintenance and coordination of repair of fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends ongoing training classes and drills; maintains required certifications.
• Assists with documentation and control of Dorcas Fire District and County assets.
• Completes required reports and paperwork for incidents and logistics.
• Performs fire prevention duties as assigned.
• Maintains adequate inventory; restocks as needed.
• Assists in refilling air bottles and coordinating hydro-testing.
• Assists in coordinating bunker gear and all protective gear inspection per appropriate schedule.
• Assists in maintaining fire hydrant accountability, testing and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires a good driving record.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license. Certification in CPR is required within 6 months of appointment. Requires training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support within two (2) months of appointment. Examples include, but are not limited to, Fire Truck Inspection and Maintenance, Fire Truck System Testing, Radio Communications Specialist, Fire Tool Technician, Fire Hydrant Mapping and Flow Testing, Fire Hose Inspection, Air Bottle Technician, Firefighter Rehab Technician, Fire Station Security and Maintenance Technician. Report Writing, Logistics, Gym Equipment Technician, etc.
*Must live between Western Escambia and Eastern Bay County boundaries to include Washington and Holmes Counties.*
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements & Abilities
• Must meet medical and physical standards as established.
• Requires exertion upwards of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 25 pounds of force constantly in the performance of station support duties, care of injured persons, and the use/inspection of emergency and related fire equipment.
• May need to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces infrequently.
• Requires the ability to work overhead and to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like.
• Must always maintain composure in response to emergency situations.
• This position requires exposure to situations typical of office, warehouse and garage duties. Requires exposure to outside atmospheric conditions on occasion.
• Must be able to move about on hands, knees, and feet. The ability to grasp, pull, pinch, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands is required.
• May require ability to read gauges and use computational math in certain situations.
• Ability to communicate and interpret information through phone or two-way radio.
01
Do you understand this is a VOLUNTEER position?
  • Yes
  • No

02
This position requires that you live between Western Escambia and Eastern Bay County boundaries to include Washington and Holmes Counties. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you possess a current CPR certification or can you obtain within 6 months of appointment?
  • Yes, I possess a current CPR certification
  • No, I do not possess a current CPR certification but CAN/WILL obtain within 6 months of appointment.
  • No, I do not possess a current CPR certification and CANNOT/WILL NOT obtain within 6 months of appointment.

06
Do you possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support or can you obtain within two (2) months of appointment? Examples include, but are not limited to, Fire Truck Inspection and Maintenance, Fire Truck System Testing, Radio Communications Specialist, Fire Tool Technician, Fire Hydrant Mapping and Flow Testing, Fire Hose Inspection, Air Bottle Technician, Firefighter Rehab Technician, Fire Station Security and Maintenance Technician. Report Writing, Logistics, Gym Equipment Technician, etc.
  • Yes, I possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support.
  • No, I do not possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support but CAN/WILL obtain within within two (2) months of appointment.
  • No, I do not possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support and CANNOT/WILL NOT obtain within two (2) months of appointment

07
Have you had more than 1 at-fault accident within the past 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No

08
Have you had 3 or more moving violations within the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No

09
Have you had 2 or more at-fault accidents within the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No

10
Have you had a DUI or Reckless Driving offense within the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No

11
Do you possess a valid driver license?
  • Yes
  • No

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