Combat Qualified Volunteer Firefighter

Members who either have prior experience and certifications, or put in the time to earn those qualifications to respond on all calls commonly handled by firefighters. Combat qualified members will be active in all fire Suppression and Rescue calls handled within the Grand Lake Fire Protection District. These volunteers are fully functional firefighters and are certified as either Firefighter I or Firefighter II. Combat qualified volunteers have the opportunity to earn FPPA pensionable years of service in this position.

Grand Lake Fire offers a substantial FPPA volunteer pension for Combat Qualified and Logistical Support Volunteers. Volunteers are included in the department's Provident 24-hour Death and Dismemberment and Blanket Accident Insurance Policies as well as the First Responder Assistance Program. We provide the training on 5 disciplines, wildland deployment opportunities, and outfitting of PPE. Volunteers participating in the resident program also receive meal gift cards and first priority for paid backfill during wildland season.

Requirements: Firefighter I or Firefighter II certification (or willingness to earn)

Application Deadline: Continuous