Volunteer Firefighter

Job overview

The Volunteer Firefighter role is based in Tooele, UT, and is a volunteer position without compensation. Tooele City’s fire protection has been provided primarily by volunteers since 1919, and the department also provides fire-prevention outreach and education. Volunteer firefighters respond to calls in the city and when mutual aid is needed, while participating in weekly meetings or training. The role contributes to protecting residents, property and the environment and requires commitment to firefighter certification and ongoing development.

What you'll do

• Respond to calls for service within Tooele City and when mutual aid is needed
• attend weekly Wednesday evening meetings or training
• complete Firefighter I and II certification training sponsored by the department
• and participate in fire-prevention and safety outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

volunteer firefighter

fire protection

emergency response

community safety

fire prevention

weekly training

firefighter i and ii

tooele ut

volunteer position

wednesday evenings

f.i.r.e. incentive program

up to $9,000 per plan year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Length of Service Award Plan
• life insurance and workers’ compensation coverage
• line-of-duty death, impairment and other covered benefits
• free mental health services for eligible family members
• eligible Utah Retirement System benefits
• wellness pass
• and possible F.I.R.E. incentive payments up to $9,000 per plan year.

Why this role

The posting lists seven current openings and a roster for future vacancies. Benefits include a Length of Service Award Plan, insurance coverage, mental health services, eligible retirement-system benefits, a wellness pass and a F.I.R.E. incentive program through which eligible volunteers may receive up to $9,000 per plan year.

About the employer

Tooele City is hiring for this role. Industry: Fire Protection. Sector: 92.