As of 11/04/2009

· Blood Pressure Technicians (positions available): BPT Volunteers provide blood pressure screenings for residents at predetermined facilities, communities and local events.

· Car Seat Technician (positions available): These volunteers attend a 32 hour training certification course. Volunteers then have the skills to help the public in selecting and installing the proper seat for their child(ren).  Car Seat Technicians volunteer the first and third Friday of each month from 7:45am to 11:00am.

· Chaplains (no positions currently available): Chaplains respond and work in partnership with on scene fire personnel to provide support to families during an incident. 

· Community Assistance (positions available): Community Assistance Volunteers respond and work in partnership with on scene fire department units to provide a wide range of services including assisting families displaced by residential fires, providing transportation, support, motorist assists, verify occupancy information and update  information in Knox boxes, install smoke detectors and batteries, provide information and referrals to customers.

· Community Awareness/Education: Assists with community events, promotion of programs, community education.

· Department Librarian (positions available): Volunteer catalogs and maintains inventory of training materials such as textbooks, magazines, training manuals, instructional manuals and other media.

· Direct Program Support: Volunteers in this area provide support to a variety of programs with GFD. They assist with event preparations, prepare packets for distribution and may also provide hands-on support at activities.  Dates and hours are flexible.

· Fire Historian (positions available): This volunteer researches the history of fire service and operations in the community, and gathers information to archive.  May develop displays.

· Home Fire Safety (positions available): Assists with contacting residents and offering fire prevention tips for making the residence safer, conducts home smoke alarm test and installations upon request.

· Newsletter Editor: Writes articles and develops newsletter for the volunteers in the appropriate program and community.

· Photographer/Videographer: Photographs special events, as well department events.  Volunteers utilize their personal  equipment.

· Resource Aide ~ Backboards: Volunteers assist the Resource Division retrieving department backboards from   hospitals. Volunteers in this position receive specific Bloodborne and Airborne training and must be able to pass a DMV clearance.

· Resource Aide ~ Deliveries: These volunteers assist the Resource Division delivering inter-office mail and supplies to all of the stations.  Must be able to pass a DMV Clearance.

· Training Facilitator (positions available): Volunteers assist with current and supplemental training classes for volunteers as well as the community.  Facilitators may train on topics such as:  Continuous Chest Compression CPR, Emergency Preparedness, 72 Hour Kits and many others.

· Translators (positions available): Support a variety of GFD activities where a translator may be need to convert a language, ensuring the translated version is accurate. These volunteers are a liaison between a citizen and the department.

· Unique Opportunities (positions available): Opportunities may include Walk for Water Safety, Eagle Scout Projects, High Service Clubs or Girl Scout and Boy Scouts projects that assist the children with earning a merit badge.

Sign-up on-line: Fire Volunteer Interest Form

If you have questions regarding volunteer positions, please call (480) 635-7711