Red County Fire Department (RCFD)
Job Description - Volunteer Firefighter
Date of Issue: 2025-09-23
Job Description - Volunteer Firefighter
Volunteer Firefighter
The Red County Fire Department (RCFD) is seeking qualified members of our community to serve as Volunteer, equivalent to Reserve, Firefighters. Reserve Firefighters provide a valuable service to their communities by assisting Career Firefighters at a variety of emergencies including structure fires, medical emergencies, traffic collisions, floods, rescues, and a variety of other types of emergencies.
Volunteer Firefighter Functions
Volunteer Firefighters are provided a pager that alerts them of an emergency call for help. Volunteers report to their station and respond as required with their assigned Engine Company. The RCFD mustering time requirement for Volunteer Firefighters on-call is five (5) minutes and therefore we prefer Volunteers that live and work near their Fire Station.
Engine Companies
Reserves assigned to Engine Companies receive training to respond to structure fires, wildland fires, traffic collisions, incident support, and medical aid emergencies.
Employment Status
Volunteer Firefighters are hired full-time by the RCFD. Volunteers must successfully complete the Department’s Basic Fire Academy, including Department assigned training in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as a condition of employment.
Salary
Firefighter trainees receive a flat hourly wage rate according to the the job description.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
*** RECRUITMENT OPEN***
The Red County Fire Department (RCFD) will be accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Firefighter. Please review this entire page for important information about the process.*** RECRUITMENT OPEN***
ELIGIBILITY
- In order to be eligible for the position, the applicant must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be an U.S. Citizen
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Possess a valid Class C San Andreas Driver License or out of state equivalent
- Submit to a background check
Note: no experience required.
- A by the RCFD recognized equivalent Basic Fire Academy certificate of completion
- A current, valid San Andreas or National Registry Paramedic License will be accepted in lieu of a current, valid San Andreas or National EMT License.
Candidates who pass the eligibility criteria are invited for an oral interview with the Blueberry Fire Station of RCFD.
BIDDLE PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMINATION:
Candidates who pass the oral interview will be invited to the Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT). The BPAT will be coordinated by RCFD and held at a nearby Red County College and proctored by an independent third-party college staff.
Note: possession of a current BPAT Certificate not older than six (6) months can be substituted for this portion of the selection process.
TRAINING & STANDARDS:
Candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are chosen for employment with the RCFD must successfully complete a comprehensive, firefighter trainee academy including training in emergency medical services.
EXAMINATION:
The RCFD utilizes a practical examination.
PROBATION
The RCFD withholds the right to hire Volunteer Firefighters on a probationary period of maximum six (6) months ((6 days)).
READINESS AGREEMENT
The RCFD expects the Volunteer Firefighter to be within five (5) minutes from their assigned Fire Station at all times when on-call.
Note: all of the above are subject to change based on RCFD needs.