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Where can one find more information about volunteer firefighters?
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∙ 10y ago
To find more information about volunteer firefighters, a good resource would be the Volunteer FD website. Another good website is the NVFC (National Volunteer Fire Council).
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Are people paid to be firefighters?
Around 75% of firefighters are volunteer, and do not get paid. The rest do get paid. Usually in larger cities/areas you will see more paid firefighters.
Who is in charge of a volunteer firefighter?
Volunteer firefighters generally report to a fire department with one or more officers. The chief may be elected or appointed, and there may be captains and lieutenants who take charge of firefighters at various times for various purposes.
Where can one find information on volunteer fire departments?
General information about volunteer fire departments can be found on Wikipedia. More specific information about volunteer fire departments can be found on the websites hosted by individual volunteer departments as well as local news organizations that cover their activities.
Where can a person go to find out more information on local volunteer jobs that may be available?
A person may find out more information on local volunteer jobs that may be available by visiting chapters of Red Cross, Salvation Army and food banks. These organizations are always in need of volunteers.
Where can one find more information about safe passage?
To learn more about the Safe Passage organization you can go to their website. They prefer volunteers who can speak Spanish and can volunteer for five weeks or more.
How many firemen are there in the US?
There are over 1.5 million firefighters in the United States of America. The 1.5 million firefighters serve more than 30145 fire stations.
Where could one find information on the Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project?
One can find more information on the Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project by visiting the official website with the name GMDVP and on the website Volunteer Match.
Can a volunteer firefighter get pulled over in a privately owned vehicle en route to an emergency?
Yes. The police can pull over anyone who appears to be violating the laws. Volunteer firefighters may be exempt from speeding tickets in a few areas but usually get more tickets issued to them than the average civilian. More often, the police will respect the badge and the job of a volunteer firefighter, and not issue a citation.
What is the difference between a regular and volunteer fire department?
There are three types of fire response organizations that can be found: * Volunteer * Paid * Combination The main difference is the way the stations are staffed. Paid departments maintain a crew of paid firefighters at all times, ensuring a proper crew and a quick response. Volunteer companies generally have more firefighters, however often times they will respond from their homes or jobs. Combination departments are those that have paid firefighters during certain hours, or they have a full paid stuff supplemented by volunteers. In terms of training, a volunteer firefighter obtains the very same certifications as a paid firefighter. Paid firefighters respond from the station usually only during their shift, while volunteers, continuing the traditions established by Benjamin Franklin centuries ago, will respond any hour day or night, with no expectation of financial reward.
How much do firefighter make in Utah?
38k entry to 60k top out. More with additional rank, such as captain, etc, and more with overtime. Consider also that almost 70 percent of all US firefighters are VOLUNTEERS or on-call firefighters who would only be paid if they are working at an actual emergency, if at all. Nearly all volunteer and on-call firefighters (94%) are in departments that protect populations of 25,000 or less, according to a 2011 study by the NFPA.
Who earns more suburban firefighters or Chicago firefighters?
In many cases suburban firefighters will make larger salaries then big city firefighters for several reason.
How does a person volunteer for this organization?
To volunteer for this organization, you can start by visiting their website and looking for a "Volunteer" or "Get Involved" section. There, you will likely find information on how to fill out an application or contact their volunteer coordinator. Alternatively, you can reach out to the organization directly via phone or email to express your interest in volunteering and ask for more details on how to get involved.
