MEMBERS

Interested in a career as a Firefighter, EMT or Paramedic? Looking for a way to make a difference?   Working as a Volunteer with Elbert Fire Rescue you have a chance to utilize FREE training and gain a sense of purpose.  Simply put; you can make a difference. 

Requirements for Becoming a Probationary Volunteer

• Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
• Applicant must submit a completed membership application.
• The fire department membership committee must approve applicant.

Membership Requirements for all Members

To be classified as a member in good standing of the Elbert Fire Protection District, a member must meet or exceed the following requirements;

Attend Cadet Academy for new members

·        Training (36 hours minimal annually)

·        Required Medical Training to include

o       AED Operation

o       First Aid & CPR Certification

o       Blood Borne Pathogen training

·        Fire Training to include

o       Incident Command Fundamentals

o       FF I Training

·        Required Training

o       Vehicle Driver Training Fundamentals

·        Respond to a minimum 20% of emergency calls annually

·        Attend a minimum of 8 general membership meetings annually or have documented excused absence

·        Shots Required

o       Hepatitis B or sign waiver

o       Tetanus or sign waiver

·        Clean firehouse twice annually and participate in annual firehouse cleaning

Members failing to meet requirements are to be re-mediated by the membership committee with notice and recommendation given at the next officers meeting.  Follow up re-mediation to be held after 3 months.

Requirements for all Potential Members

Within/during the 6-month probationary period new recruits must;

·        Attend 100% of Meetings

·        Attend 100% of Trainings

·        Maintain 80% response to calls

·        Pass FFI or show proof of a valid Colorado State certification of FFI or higher

·        Complete First Aid/CPR and AED Certification.

·        Log 60 Hours of Station Work

·        Undergo a Background and Driving Record Check

·        Complete CEVO II Written and Driving Tests

 

With the assistance of their assigned “buddy” potential members must become familiar with

·        Station Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG)

·        Communication SOGs

·        Basic Scene Safety SOGs

·        Pre and Post Run Checks and Clean-Up

·        Equipment and it’s placement on the vehicles and in station

·        Pram use and location of medical supplies in station and on vehicles

·        Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

·        SOGs for dealing with victims and their families

 

New Recruits must show;

·        Professionalism in station, on scene, in training, or at any time while representing Elbert Fire Rescue.

·        The ability to take and follow orders.

·        Respect for officers, members, other departments and the general public while representing Elbert Fire Rescue.

·        The ability to follow the chain of command.

·        Willingness to do what is required of all members to maintain good standing with Elbert Fire Rescue’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.

·        Ability and desire to learn.

·        The ability to work safely and effectively.

·        Ability to refrain from inappropriate conversation while on scene or in training.

·        The ability to be of a benefit to the department and community.

Grounds for Rejection of Application

The membership shall be the sole judge of the qualifications of applicants for membership status.  If the membership committee determines that an applicant is not suitable to fill the position applied for, the applicant shall be denied further consideration. 

The membership committee when making its determination may consider the following factors, provided that any factor or combination of factors will be viewed on a case-by-case basis in the context of which the applicant has applied:

• Failure to pass any examination or comply with procedures established for such application.

• Falsification or omission of information requested on application; failure to supply proper documentation when requested.

• Solicitation or attempted solicitation, in connection with application, or preferential treatment from any member of the board or directors of the Elbert Fire Protection District.

• Violation, as determined by the Elbert Fire Department policy and procedures, rules or regulations.

• Documented addiction to the habitual use of drugs, narcotics or intoxicating beverages.
  
   

Conduct or character of the applicant including:

• Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor offenses.

• Instance of conduct demonstrating undesirable or dangerous behavioral pattern.

• Nature of conduct/ behavior pattern (e.g., violence/dishonesty/instability).

• Penalty, if any, imposed by court or administrative body for such conduct.

• Extent of applicant’s culpability in conduct/degree of participation.

·         Extenuating circumstances.

• Time lapsed since conviction/behavior pattern established.

• Age of applicant when conduct occurred.

• Extent or likelihood of rehabilitation.

How to Get Started

Print and fill out the Volunteer Application (Acrobat Reader required) and fax it to John Gresham at 303-648-3650 or apply in person the first Tuesday of every month at Elbert Station.  

For information about volunteering outside the Elbert Fire Protection District visit:
Colorado Emergency Services Volunteer Recruitment Program