Volunteer Firefighter

West Harrison Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for new potential members to join our department. In order to be eligible to apply for membership to the West Harrison Volunteer Fire Department, prospective members must first meet several requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants must live within five (5) road miles of one of West Harrison's four fire stations.

Applicants must be willing to submit to a criminal history search, driving record review, and drug screen up request.

If individuals are able to meet these requirements, a completed application must be submitted in person at a regularly scheduled meeting held on the first and third Monday's of every month. Individuals submitting an application will have an initial probationary period of up to one hundred and eighty (180) days, but no less than ninety (90) days. This time will be used to obtain above stated histories of the prospective member. During this time applicants are encouraged to attend as many meeting and calls as possible so that members can become familiar with her/him. Initial probationary applicants shall have no voting rights and under no circumstances allowed to operate an emergency vehicle. He / she may be issued protective clothing and communications at the Chief's discretion.

Individuals are provided a training packet that is to be completed before the end of their probationary membership year. Individuals found acceptable by the members may be deemed a Member of West Harrison VFD. The member shall be on probation with the West Harrison Fire Department for twelve (12) months. Probationary firefighter status may be revoked at any given time by a majority of the members or at the discretion of the Officers for the good of the Department.

Requirements: Age 18+, live within 5 road miles of a West Harrison station, pass criminal history search, driving record review, and drug screen, willing to complete training packet

Application Deadline: Continuous