Want to Be a Volunteer Firefighter?
Firefighting is one of the oldest and most rewarding fields. Today's firefighters provide many forms of help to their communities, such as fire prevention education, fire safety education, building plan reviews, inspections, community services, running fire and medical calls, performing rescues from almost anything or anywhere, and the list goes on. If there is an emergency, firefighters will likely be there. Firefighters are highly trained and skilled at these tasks and make a real difference in the lives of people in need.
The West Valley Fire Department provides all of the services above with an average of 50 firefighters. The fire department is part of the El Paso County Emergency Services District #2 and is funded largely by tax dollars. The West Valley Fire Department and the other five departments within ESD #2 are all Volunteer.
The following will outline;
"A," is the application process; "B", is the requirement for successfully completing probationary membership; and "C", is the requirement to maintain your membership.
(A) ... Application process
(1) Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years of age (19 before coming off probation).
(2) Read, speak and understand English fluently.
(3) Possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
(4) Submit a current driver's background check from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
(5) Submit to a criminal history check.
(6) Be physically able to perform the duties of a firefighter as a member of the West Valley Fire Department (some duties within the fire department are non-physical and are not subject to the physical performance requirements)
(7) Click on the Employment Application link under DOCUMENTS on this page. The application is in PDF format and can be downloaded and printed.
(8) Fill out the application fully -- do not leave any blank spaces. Print legibly in dark ink, and bring the application with you to the Vinton Fire Station, 510 East Vinton Rd., Vinton, Texas, on any Thursday at 7:00 PM.
(9) Applications are accepted on the last Thursday of every month. At the conclusion of the regular business meeting, you will interview the Board of Officers. Please dress as you would for a job interview. After the Oral Board, you will be notified as to your acceptance or denial of probation.
(10) The normal length of probation is 6 months. Up to 3 months of that time may be waived, depending on qualifications and experience.
(11) You will be graded on your performance and attitude by the officers during your probationary period. You must meet certain goals during this time.
(12) Once your probation is complete, you will attend a second Oral Board, in which the Officers discuss your performance. After
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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