Our program welcomes all those who are interested in helping to serve the community, but unsure if they have the time to commit to all the initial training.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Are you over the age of 18? (Or will you be by the time you start?)
• Do you have a valid Drivers License with a good driving record.
• Are you physically fit or willing to improve? Can you pass our physical agility test?
• Do you have a HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent?
• Are you able to become DPSST certified? 
• If you said YES to all of these, please read on!

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

We offer and welcome those who are interested in providing medical care to fellow community members, but not sure if they possess the ability be a certified firefighter.

• Our program allows people to immediately begin serving their community by running emergency medical calls after a short orientation training.
• We provide CPR/ First-Aid training, Emergency Medical Response training, and EMT training.
• The training provides a blended (on-line and hands-on) self-paced firefighter 1 training program that allows those interested to gain their NFPA firefighter 1 certificate (at a minimum) at their own pace.
• You'll have the opportunity to be part of our technical rescue teams (rope rescue, trail rescue, and surf rescue).

CAN YOU COMMIT?

• Can you complete a minimum 60 hours of training each year? 
• Can you attend special events or the occasional mandatory drill with advance notice? (OSHA)
• If you answered YES to all of these, please read on!

ARE YOU READY?

If you answered YES to the questions above, and want to learn more about volunteering, please fill out the interest form below and our recruitment coordinator will contact you. 

Key Steps in the program:

1. Complete all steps of the application process. 
2. Attend an orientation training and obtain your CPR and First-Aid certification.
3. Complete your blended (on-line and hands-on) self-paced NFPA Firefighter 1 training.
4. Respond to medical emergencies, or other emergencies as approved.
5. Complete your EMR and/or EMT training.
6. We provide technical rescue training, and further career advancement training

Application Process:

1. Submit interest card
2. Submit application to kapple@cbfire.com
3. Submit background check to kapple@cbfire.com (Once your application and have been processed and approved, you will be sent the next following steps.)
4. Complete and Pass NFPA 1582 physical exam and urinalysis (Department compensates).
5. Complete and Pass physical agility test and Interview.

If you are ready to begin your journey of becoming a Firefighter/EMR, fill out the interest card below and/or send in your application!

FILL IN THE INTEREST FORM AND WE'LL CONTACT YOU!