Volunteer Applications to Open January 1, 2016

Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District will open applications for volunteer firefighters and EMTs on January 1, 2016.  ICFPD is in need of volunteers.  We have two separate tracks for volunteering:

Firefighter – provides structural and wildland firefighting, initial EMS care, rescue and extrication.  In addition may complete additional EMS courses to provide pre-hospital care.  If you are accepted, you must attend, successfully complete and maintain these certifications:

A.    State of Colorado Firefighter 1 Certification

B.    State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations Certification

C.    NWCG Wildland Firefighter 130/190

D.    State of Colorado Emergency Medical Responder or AEMT, EMT-I or Paramedic

Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter Support – provides Emergency Medical Services treatment and transport and supports firefighters in non-hazardous roles.  If you are accepted, you must attend, successfully complete and maintain these certifications:

A.    State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician – AEMT, EMT-I or Paramedic

B.    State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Awareness

C.    Firefighting safety course

ICFPD has two types of membership:

In-District Volunteer:  A firefighter or EMS staff member who lives within the ICFPD or within one air mile of district boundaries.  An in-district volunteer may respond to emergencies from home or work.

Out-of-District Volunteer:  A firefighter or EMS staff member who lives beyond the one air mile boundary of ICFPD.  An out-of-district volunteer must serve duty time at one of the ICFPD stations and be available to respond to emergencies while on duty.

Trainings are held at ICFPD every Thursday at 1900 hours.  ICFPD will provide you with training, motivation, protective gear, insurance, and friendship.  You provide your personal commitment to excellence and your willingness to serve the community.