Volunteer Firefighter

H.S.S.P FPD relies heavily upon our dedicated volunteer members, who are willing to commit the time necessary to cover the number of diverse emergency calls we receive. In fact, we are made up by 100% volunteers. We respond to structure fires, automobile collisions, hazardous materials incidents, wild land fires, fire alarms, medical assists, and public assistance calls. This variety of calls provides you with an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of Fire and Emergency Services, while providing a valuable service to the local community.

VETERANS are encouraged to join our team!

We train on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays* of every month from 1830-2230hrs
*Some County Wide Saturdays quarterly

Volunteer Firefighter Benefits:
- Training provided-no experience necessary.
- Turn-out gear provided.
- Access to work-out facilities at station 1
- Pension and Insurance Benefits including Life Insurance, Workman's Comp
- Certification classes for Hazardous Material Operations, Firefighter I Certification, and Driver/Engineer Classes. You will remain probationary until you reach FF 1 State certification and maintain required training hours
- In state training opportunities

We require Wildland certification (S-130/190) within 4 months. Colorado Hazmat Awareness and Operations within the 1st year Colorado State Firefighter 1 within the first 2 years Colorado State Firefighter 2 within in 3 years

MUST LIVE IN OR WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS - PARSHALL FIRE PROTECTIONS DISTRICT STATIONS. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON DUTY ONE WEEKEND A MONTH STARTING ON FRIDAYS AT 17:00HRS -SUNDAYS 17:00HRS. THIS INSURES ALL VOLUNTEERS GET 3 WEEKENDS A MONTH FREE IF THEY CHOOSE.

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW OR COME TO A TRAINING NIGHT TO SEE WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT AND MEET THE CREW AND FIRE CHIEF

Requirements: Must live in or within 15 minutes of Hot Sulphur Springs-Parshall Fire Protection District stations, Wildland certification (S-130/190) within 4 months, Colorado Hazmat Awareness and Operations within 1st year, Colorado State Firefighter 1 within first 2 years, Colorado State Firefighter 2 within 3 years

Application Deadline: Continuous