Volunteer Information

What do Volunteer Firefighters do?

Under the direction of the station Fire Chief, Volunteer Firefighters take on a diverse range of assignments, including:

Perform modern fire suppression operations.
Provide emergency medical care, for trauma and medical emergencies.
Rescue trapped victims.
Attend regularly scheduled training classes and drills.
Drive and operate fire apparatus.
Perform routine non-emergency tasks, including cleaning and maintenance of the fire station and its equipment.
Project a positive image to the public as a representative of the county fire service.
Encourage public support for fire suppression and prevention.

To be considered as a Volunteer Firefighter candidate, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license (Class B with a minimum fire service endorsement required to drive apparatus over 26,000 lbs.).
Possess no medical or physical disabilities that might impede your ability to perform firefighting and rescue functions.
Obtain California Title 22 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and DOT Hazardous Material Aware- ness certifications within the first year.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations at all hours of the day and night.
Think clearly and decisively in stressful situations.
Carry out complex directions.
Work in hazardous and unfamiliar situations.
Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time, often in extreme weather conditions.
Climb ladders.
Pull 100 pounds of dead weight at a distance of 50 feet.
Meet and maintain the physical standards required for fire and rescue work.
Learn modern structural and wildland fire suppression techniques.
Learn First-Aid and CPR techniques.
Communicate effectively with the public, personnel from other agencies, and other volunteers.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

To sign up for a volunteer position use the Volunteer Program Application or contact the Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services at (707) 565-1152.