We encourage any person interested in becoming a firefighter to learn more about Flint Hill. Volunteer firefighting is a great way to give back to your community, gain valuable life skills, do exciting and rewarding work, and become part of a family. The following information is for prospective members interested in joining.

Volunteering at Flint Hill

To volunteer at Flint Hill you must be at least 18 years of age and live within the boundaries of the fire district (the second requirement can be waived in some cases). New recruits must go through a probationary period and extensive basic firefighter training (NFPA Firefighter I, NIMS Incident Command, and their various prerequisites) before becoming full members. This training does require a significant investment of time but classes are flexible enough to fit around most people's schedules. Members are given pagers and expected to respond to calls when available. We also have driver positions available for those that wish to volunteer but do not want to enter burning buildings (additional training and requirements apply).

Getting Started

To begin the membership process, just come to our 7:00 meeting every Tuesday night* at station 1. There you will receive an application. Once the application has been approved, the membership process has officially started.

Membership Classifications

Candidate for membership -- Anyone 18 years old or older whose application has been approved. Must attend six meetings before being voted on as a probationary member. During this time the applicant's driving record and criminal background check will be reviewed by the officers. The candidate may participate in non-hazardous tasks assigned by an officer.

Probationary Member -- Trial period after the Candidate has been voted on by the members of the department. During this six month period, the Probationary Member may attend all fire department functions, including calls and training. They will also be covered by fire department insurance. They may fight internal structure fires only under the direct supervision of an officer, and only if they meet all applicable requirements. They may drive apparatus provided they meet applicable requirements. Officers may terminate the membership of this member at any time it is deemed necessary.

Member Fireman -- Personnel who have served the six month probationary period and were successfully voted on to become a member. May participate in any fire department duties after meeting appropriate qualifications.

For more information, call 548-4805

*subject to change on rare occasions