Volunteer positions open at EF&R

Published 4:51 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Eastside Fire & Rescue officials are seeking qualified applicants to serve as volunteer firefighters. The application period closes Monday, June 15.

Qualified applicants must live within the agency boundaries, or within five road miles of an agency fire station and meet other minimum qualifications.

Following initial training, volunteers are required to attend weekly training sessions and respond to emergency and non-emergency services delivery when requested or available.

“The agency provides several opportunities for citizens to participate as a community responder,” said Fire Chief Lee Soptich. “Many who commit to becoming a volunteer firefighter are interested in pursuing a full-time position, while others simply want to do something noble and meaningful by giving back to their community.”

The agency manages five volunteer-only stations, and nine career-staffed stations, with nearly 70 volunteer responders.

Interested applicants can visit www.eastsidefire-rescue.org/volunteers for more information, or send e-mail to humanresources@esf-r.org.