Volunteer Firefighter

Job overview

The Volunteer Firefighter role is onsite in Seaside, OR. The position is unpaid, with no benefits. Seaside Fire & Rescue responds to fire and medical emergencies and provides professional training for volunteers. Volunteer Firefighters respond to emergencies and train regularly to maintain operational readiness. They assist with fireground operations, Basic Life Support alongside EMTs, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and public education, contributing to emergency response and community safety.

What you'll do

• Respond to fire and medical emergencies when paged
• attend regular Wednesday evening drills at least twice per month
• ride fire apparatus to emergency scenes
• operate hose lines and ladders
• assist with ventilation and forcible entry
• support Basic Life Support alongside EMTs
• participate in technical rescue, hazardous materials response, fireground operations, and public education efforts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

volunteer firefighter

fire and rescue

emergency response

fireground operations

basic life support

technical rescue

hazardous materials

wednesday evening drills

seaside or

city of seaside

unpaid volunteer

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No benefits
• professional training is provided.

Why this role

Volunteer, non-paid position with no benefits; professional training and real emergency response experience; candidates must reside or work within the district and hold a valid Oregon driver's license.

About the employer

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