BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Volunteer firefighting is a very rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. It takes dedication and many hours of training to become a firefighter. If you're willing to put in the time and effort, there is a Trigg County fire department ready for you to serve.

Make sure you're ready to commit. Making the decision to become a volunteer firefighter should not be taken lightly. It requires hundreds of hours of training and a strong commitment to service. You must be at least 18 years of age to become a certified firefighter.
 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, there are several ways to find out what opportunities exits, Talk to a local firefighter if you know one or call your local fire station's non-emergency number. Tell him or her that you're interested in becoming a volunteer and ask what your next step should be. He or she should be able do direct you to the best resources and people to help you make a more informed decision about whether volunteer firefighting is right for you. If you don’t know the telephone number, use the ‘Fire Departments’ button  for a list of the Trigg County fire departments location and telephone numbers. If you are not sure which fire district you live in you can call the Trigg County Dispatcher’s non-emergency number (522-8888). You can also use the ‘Contact Us’ feature on this web site.

 
Once you've identified a department, they may require you to complete their application and background check process. Screening process and required qualifications vary by department. Some departments may require you to serve a probation period before you are issued any equipment and are allowed to respond to a fire incident.

After you join, the department will require you to attend training meetings held each month. Meeting dates vary with each department. All firefighters are required to have a minimum of 150-hours of NFPA certified training. This must be completed in two (2) years.

Volunteer firefighters do not get paid. Some departments, however, may pay a fee for responding to calls and attending training meetings. The amount paid is at the discretion of the fire department.

A volunteer firefighter position can lead to a career in firefighting. Volunteering is one of the best ways to get the necessary training and experience to be an attractive candidate for a career firefighting position.