Volunteer Association
How to Become a Volunteer
Drop by the station and pick up an application
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
- Applicant must live within the boundaries of the Cloverdale Fire Protection District and have a response time no longer than 10 minutes to the fire station.
- Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants must possess a valid California Drives License.
Hiring Process:
Applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee, which will consist of at least 3 members (at least one member will be from the paid staff.) If the applicant is recommended for membership, the District will conduct a background check and the District will also provide a physical examination that may include drug screening.
Once the interview and hire process is complete, the volunteer is required to attend a seven week training academy. Upon completion of the in house academy, the volunteer will be added to the roster.
Duties of the Volunteer:
Duties of the volunteer include, but are not limited to, emergency responses, maintenance of equipment, station maintenance, training, public education and other duties as assigned.
Volunteer is a member of an Association, which contains a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.