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 So, you’re interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter? Volunteering is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences. To have the initiative to give your time and effort to help your fellow neighbor and not expect anything in return is an amazing quality that is only found in a few special people like you.
No experience in emergency services? Not a problem! Our department offers training every month for both fire and medical services.
Being a volunteer with our department carries many benefits:
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Meeting people and making new friends
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The opportunity to “give something” to your community
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Having available some of the best tools, apparatus, and equipment
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Hands-on and classroom training by certified and experienced instructors
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Leadership and advancement opportunities
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An in-house fitness center
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Opportunities to serve in various department roles
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Access to entertainment media (cable TV, internet, computer, etc.)
…just to name a few.
 Being a volunteer requires dedication, loyalty, initiative, courage, and respect. Dedication to training and learning, loyalty to the department, initiative to accomplish what needs to be done, courage to risk your life for another, and respect for your fellow brothers and neighbors. If you have these qualities then we want you!
At our department, life safety is our number one priority. To uphold this, we strive to recruit the best individuals possible to practice today and carry on to tomorrow our values and standards for a better fire service and quality of life. Make no mistake...this job is serious. It requires a lot more than most people are willing to give. The question is…do you have what it takes?
To be eligible for membership with us, you must:
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Be at least 18 years of age (16 for Junior Firefighter)
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Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
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Live in the Cool Springs area
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Be in good physical and mental health
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Be of good moral character
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Be able to conduct yourself as a professional at all times
To be accepted into the department, you must:
1. Complete and return an application.
2. Obtain and submit your driving record.
3. Obtain and submit a criminal background check.
When the next position is open, the Personnel Committee will review your application and consider approval. If approved, you will be contacted with further information.
To obtain an application, come by Station 1 any Monday evening between 7pm - 9pm and ask for a member of the Personnel Committee. They will be able to assist you with the application process.
If you have any specific questions please contact Deputy Chief Terry Waller at (704) 872-3221 or drop us an e-mail at info@coolspringsvfd.org. Thank you for your interest in our department and we look forward to hearing from you.
CURRENT RECRUITMENT STATUS: Accepting Applications
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