The Fire Department is looking for members of the community to volunteer and assist with responding to emergency events including fire and medical calls for service. A Volunteer Firefighter is an individual who volunteers services to the Fire Department for civic or philanthropic reasons to assist the City of Yreka. This position is appointed by the City Council and is considered a non-benefited position. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications Must be at 18 years of age at the time of appointment by the City Council Licenses Certifications and Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California’s Driver’s License by date of appointment. Pass a background check medical examination and drug/alcohol screenings.
Volunteer Incentives $10.50 per Call (Stipend) Opportunities for Strike Team Assignments City Paid Fire & EMS Training City Paid YMCA Gym Membership On-Site Sleeper Program w/ WIFI This is a volunteer classification that participates in fire and emergency response duties for the community. Firefighting duties include fire prevention fire extinguishing responding to and assisting with medical calls and assisting with mutual aid emergency events. Successful performance of a volunteer requires attending monthly trainings responding to emergency fire and medical calls and providing a high standard of patient care to community members.
