Are you at least 18 years old? Do you reside in West Lincoln? West Lincoln Fire and Emergency Services are looking for people who are interested in serving our community as volunteer firefighters!
We are now accepting applications for our 2022-2023 recruitment!
Some of our volunteers chose the Fire Department as a way to serve their community. Others enjoy working and having fun with a great group of people. Others are eager to learn new life skills.
Being a volunteer firefighter has a number of benefits. As a volunteer, you will:
Every year, we review the number of active firefighters in our stations and hire new recruits based on that review. To become a volunteer firefighter, you must first complete the online application below. You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be interviewed by our Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. To be accepted as a new recruit, you must:
After recruit training is finished, you will begin a probationary period where there are evaluations and skill sets required to be performed. Recruit training is every Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm with some additional weeknights.
We place a high value on the training that we provide. It's a great way to expand your skill set and improve your career opportunities. Volunteer firefighters that pass training will graduate with their National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Level 1 and 2 certificates.
We train to NFPA standards. Our volunteer firefighters receive ongoing training for all aspects of firefighting and are trained in: