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CSFA Health and Wellness Committee Chair Tyler Ecoffey of Alameda County Fire Department is seeking committee members interested in the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative, which includes Physicals, Behavioral Health, Fitness, and Injury Prevention. In addition, he is interested in anyone with an expertise in nutrition. Once a committee is put together, meetings would be virtual and the Committee will establish goals to further CSFA’s mission in the areas of health and wellness. For more information or to apply, email Tyler at [email protected].
Brooks and Academy Sports + Outdoors have partnered to create exclusive first responder shoes and socks to benefit the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Beads of Courage. The Hero Collection features special designs that recognize the courageous spirit of our nation’s firefighters and medical
workers and the positive impact running can have on mental health and wellness. Brooks’ purpose is to inspire everyone to run their path to a better self by creating the best running gear, tools, and experience. As one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers, Academy Sports + Outdoors believes in bringing their communities the gear they need to have more fun out there. The Hero Collection aims to honor and give back to those who serve their community every day.
New technology is constantly emerging to help keep first responders healthier and safer. To give more volunteer firefighters access to this innovative equipment, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with MSA Safety to award three NVFC members a...
Wildfires are a natural phenomenon that occur when dry vegetation, hot temperatures, and strong winds combine to ignite a fire. However, human activities such as careless campfires, arson, and agricultural practices have significantly increased the frequency and...
Thanks to the efforts of Putnam County State Senator Peter Harckham, the State Senate has approved legislation to help expand health benefits for volunteer firefighters. The legislation, if approved by the Assembly and enacted by the governor, will make permanent the long-standing law covering disability determinations for volunteer firefighters due to certain lung disabilities.
Calaveras County consists of 10 volunteer fire departments:
The CCFCA fire agencies are located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 188 miles east of San Francisco and 135 miles west of Lake Tahoe in California. Found midway on State Highway 49, between Sacramento and Yosemite, Calaveras County links the two towns of the California Gold Country. With an average of 6,000 fire and emergency service calls a year, our 11 fire districts serve a rural area of 45,578 people. We provide fire protection and rescue service to 1,020 square miles of rural area. Our 11 volunteer agencies respond to structure fires, wild land fires, medical emergencies, water rescue, technical rope rescue, hazardous materials spills, public service assistance calls and other emergencies. The Calaveras County Fire Agencies protects an area that is 66% rural wild land, 21% residential, and 3% commercial, including Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a preserve of Giant Sequoia trees, located in the county several miles east of the town of Arnold.
Below is a list of the selection criteria each department requires in order to consider an application for volunteer firefighter. Read the criteria and make sure that you qualify, then click the Apply button to complete your application online.
Although local governments and departments establish different selection criteria, many departments require that volunteers:
Time requirements vary by department. Time commitment will depend on several factors, such as the number of calls the department receives, training requirements, shift versus on-call structure, and community activities in which the department requires volunteers to participate.
Volunteer departments prefer that volunteers have the ability to respond to calls 24 hours a day, although most departments still accept volunteers who are unable to leave work or other obligations to respond to a call.
Typically, departments pay for training and firefighting equipment. Volunteer firefighting is an unpaid position; however, some departments may provide stipends or reimburse volunteers for certain expenses.
