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The Student and Resident positions were created to maintain consistent staffing of our six volunteer response stations. Individuals are assigned to a specific career shift enabling them to work consistently along side career firefighters and paramedics. This program best prepares individuals to enter the workforce with current educational training, skills and practical work experience. Minimum activity requirements are measured quarterly to include on duty time, training time and public service/education hours.

Qualifications: You must have either; completed the NFPA Firefighter 1 coursework -or- possess a National Registry EMT (or higher) certification with the ability to acquire Oregon reciprocity within 90 days of appointment -or- you are currently enrolled and are actively participating in the Chemeketa Community College Fire Program. We have both EMS and Firefighter positions available at most stations.

The Tour of Duty position was created to accommodate individuals who wished to give of their time to MCFD No. 1 but do not live within a limited driving distance to one of our designated Volunteer response Stations. This Volunteer position type allows the flexibility to schedule convenient times to be on duty and available to respond to the communities needs. Minimum activity requirements are measured quarterly to include on-duty time, training time, and public service/education hours. We recruit Operations Support Volunteers as entry-level with opportunities to advance to other positions after an appointment and initial training.

The Home Responder position is the traditional volunteer role. This position has existed in US history since Benjamin Franklin established the first volunteer fire department in Philadelphia (1736). Many of today’s more rural fire agencies and fire districts rely on volunteers who respond when needed. Home Responders live within a limited driving distance of one of our designated Volunteer response Stations. We have Firefighter and Operations Support volunteer positions available at several stations.

Our Home Responding Volunteer Firefighters also contribute a couple of 12-hour shifts per month that the Volunteer selects based on their availability. The number of 12-hour shifts varies depending on how many calls for service the Volunteer is available to participate in from their home assigned station. The fewer calls they are able to respond to with their assigned home station will have a higher number of 12-hour shifts. This ensures the Volunteer Firefighter is receiving ongoing opportunities to utilize their skills and training on actual scene events. This also encourages ongoing training and promotional opportunities for more advanced positions in leadership.

Qualifications: Firefighter positions are available to those who are already certified or qualify for reciprocity. We recruit Operations Support Volunteers as entry-level with opportunities to advance to other positions after an appointment and initial training.