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Volunteer

The District is a 24-hour per day service with a full-time Chief and Assistant Chief, a full-time Captain, three full-time Firefighters, and more than 130 volunteer members from diverse backgrounds.

Volunteer Firefighter

Benefits:

  • All equipment needed including a full set of bunker gear and a pager.
  • All training you need and additional specialized training throughout the year as available, in-house and outside training.
  • Paid membership in the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri.
  • AD&D Insurance Coverage.
  • Camaraderie and the privilege to serve your community in a highly honored public service.

Compensation:

  • No Previous Experience – $13.00 per call for service for the first hour, then $13.00 hourly
  • Complete Recruit FF Training – $14.00 per call for service for the first hour, then $14.00 hourly
  • Firefighter I&II or Vehicle Rescue Technician – $15.00 per call for service for the first hour, then $15.00 hourly
  • Same rate per hour for District Training/Recruit Training

Applicants for Volunteer Firefighter positions must be 18 years or older.

Junior Firefighter

Applicants For The Junior Firefighter Program Shall Meet The Following Criteria:
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  • Be at least fourteen (14) years of age and have not reached their eighteenth (18th) birthday at the time of application.
  • Be in good health.
  • Be able to perform all duties as assigned.
  • Be able to, and participate in training provided by the District.
  • Be able to follow orders and adhere to all guidelines or policies of the District.
  • Be able to provide references from at least two adults if required.
  • Be able to maintain and provide documentation of a minimum of a C average while attending school.
  • Copies of grades will be submitted at the completion of each normal grading period (i.e. semester, quarter, etc.)
  • Must complete a membership application and the Parental Consent Authorization Form