Thinking About Becoming a Pine Village Fire Fighter
It takes a lot of time and commitment to be a volunteer firefighter. A volunteer firefighter has the same certifications to maintain as a career firefighter, the difference is that career firefighter train on the job during their paid shift. Volunteers have jobs that are usually not fire related and have to train on their own time outside of their normal job, making it harder to find the time to train, but train we must, to keep our certifications and our skills up so we can maintain our proficiencies in our skill sets. If you do not have any of the requirements below, that’s ok, we will train you, but you have to be willing to put in the time it takes to meet the training requirements and become certified. If after reading the articles below and feel that you will be a useful addition to our department, please feel free to click on the button at the bottom of the page and download the application to join the Pine Village Community Fire Department.
Fire Fighter
- All new Fire Fighters will be classified as Probationary Personnel.
- Current CPR Certification at the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute CPR Pro, or Emergency Care and Safety Institute Professional Rescuer CPR. NO other level of CPR certification is acceptable! (PVFD will assist with getting the CPR certification)
- Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. (or are still enrolled in high school). Must bring a copy of diploma or G.E.D.
- VALID DRIVERS LISCENSE FOR THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 16 OR ID CARD FOR CADETS UNDER 16
- COPY OF Hazmat Awareness – Operations OR obtain within 6 months of course graduation.
- COPY OF FIREFIGHTER I/II or shall obtain within 1 year unless exception has been made by PVFD command staff.
- COPY OF EMR certification or above
- COPY OF ANY and ALL TECHNICAL RESCUE certifications
Cadet
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS
- High School Junior or Senior preferred.
- No previous experience required.
- 14 years of age
- VALID DRIVERS LISCENSE FOR THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 16 OR ID CARD FOR CADETS UNDER 16
- Must maintain a clean driving record. If over 16 years old.
- Must have access to transportation to get to station.
- Must possess auto insurance if over 16 years and have a vehicle.
- Must maintain a 2.5 Grade Point Average.
- While in School must provide proof of Grades to the Chief.
- Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check.
- Must complete a physical exam and drug screening.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES YOU WIll LEARN
- Ability to act as an effective team member at all emergency incidents involving fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency management functions.
- Ability to communicate and effectively deal with the general public and school age children.
- Ability to perform effectively under stressful and adverse conditions.
- Skills in firefighting, rescue techniques, hazardous materials operations, and emergency medical techniques.
- Skills in preforming search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, and support functions at fire incidents.
- Skills in providing support functions for all emergency service delivery areas.
- Knowledge of fire behavior, building construction, hazardous materials identification, district policies, district standard operating guidelines, rescue principles.