Volunteer Programs

• Registration and or participation at an accredited college
• Valid and insurable Oregon Driver License
• NFPA Firefighter I
• NFPA Driver
• NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations Responder
• Oregon EMT – Basic (Preferred)

Benefits:

• College scholarship for tuition, books and or related approved fees not to exceed $5,250.00 per calendar year.
• Cooperative Work Experience-College Credits.
• Technical and specialty on the job training and experience.
• Resume, training hours, and certification.
• Use of station facilities and equipment per policy. Appropriate use of computers, internet, office equipment, laundry, cable TV, sleeping quarters, shop facility.
• Program mentoring coaching, and counseling to succeed from veteran personnel.
• Use of on-duty station-uniform, structural turnouts and wildland gear.

The program accepts individuals who are enrolled in the Chemeketa Fire Program, and will consider other accredited college programs. As a member of the student program, the student volunteer will be assigned to one of the (3) shifts.

Student hours are every sixth day; for either a 12 hour or 24 hour shift 6pm to 6am the following morning or 6am to 6am on weekends or holidays.

Please complete the application below and email, upload it here, mail, fax or drop it off to: Division Chief Brozovich.

• Keizer Volunteer Student Program Flyer
• Keizer Volunteer Student Step by Step Procedure
• Keizer Volunteer Student Application

For any Questions please contact Division Chief Brozovich here: Contact Us

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Posses a valid and insurable Oregon Driver’s License
• Enrolled as a full-time student in the Fire Suppression Program at Chemeketa Community College (other accredited college programs will be considered)
• Successfully pass a physical exam, including a drug test
• Successfully pass a background investigation and DMV check

Benefits:

• Free housing at the Keizer Fire District’s station.
• Study area, computer access w/ internet, paid utilities.
• Up to $1,500.00 per term in tuition reimbursement.
• Fire and EMS training and experience.
• Use of on-duty station-uniform, structural turnouts and wildland gear.

Participants will work under the established District volunteer position description #5.15 and are expected to assist with volunteer sponsored events, activities, and District training.

Participants are directly supervised by the on-duty officer

Participants must maintain a 3.0-or better, “B” average GPA and are required to submit a copy of each progress and final report card to the Districts Training Chief.

Participants serve at the discretion of the Fire Chief and are at will members.

Applicants must complete a Keizer Fire District volunteer application and return it to Division Chief Brozovich. Applicant will be schedule for an oral interview.

Please complete the application below and email, upload it here, mail, fax or drop it off to: Division Chief Brozovich. Successful applicants will be required to pass a physical exam and background check.

Applications and more information can be found below:

• Resident Volunteer Flyer
• Resident Volunteer Step by Step Procedure
• Resident Volunteer Employment Application

For any Questions please contact Division Chief Brozovich here: Contact Us

Keizer Fire District Volunteers

We appreciate the involvement of the community members in our delivery of emergency services. As a combination Fire District (a combination of volunteer and career members) we rely on volunteer members to be extremely involved in our District’s operation and delivery of services. We train all members of the Fire District to perform as team members with a high degree of proficiency.The Volunteer Firefighters Association is also a very active association and you can view more information on their Facebook page located here: KVFA Facebook. They are involved in many community events.

Please review the following documents. Please complete the application below and email, upload it here, mail, fax or drop it off to: Division Chief Hector Blanco.

Documents:

• Volunteer Firefighter Job Description
• Volunteer Step By Step Membership Procedure
• Volunteer Employment Application

We know that being a volunteer member of this Fire District requires a large commitment of a person’s time and effort; however, we also know that the membership receives a true sense of community service and a high level of support from within the membership and the citizens of this community.

For any Questions please contact Division Chief Blanco here: Contact Us

The Keizer Fire District and Keizer Volunteer Firefighters Association is looking for volunteers to help with events! The Non-Response Volunteer helps the Keizer Fire District and Keizer Volunteer Firefighters Association by attending District and community events. They provide public education and support District operations. People in this position work as a team member with other personnel to accomplish their assigned goals, objectives, and follow the directions provided by Officers.

If you would like to become part of this Volunteer group, please review the following documents, complete the application below and email, upload it here mail, fax or drop it off to: Division Chief Hector Blanco.

• Support Volunteer Application
• Support Volunteer Information

We know that being a Support Volunteer of this Fire District requires a commitment of a person’s time and effort; however, we also know that the membership receives a true sense of community service and a high level of support from within the membership and the citizens of this community.

For any Questions please contact Division Chief Blanco here: Contact Us