VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER

Volunteer Firefighter

Are you ready to challenge yourself?

Are you ready to be a leader in your community?

Are you ready to do more than you ever thought possible?

If you answered yes to any of these then you are ready to become one of us !

Watch our Recruitment Video to learn about the opportunities available to you as a member of the Plantation Fire Department.

If it was easy, everyone would do it!

As you are considering applying to become a member of the Plantation Fire Department we want to ensure you understand what is involved and what kind of commitment you will be making.

What is a volunteer firefighter?

A volunteer firefighter does not receive a paycheck for providing fire protection services.

Members of the Plantation Fire Department receive a $10.00 stipend for each event they participate in including responding to calls, training, and Department activities.

Those members who respond to 20% of the calls each year receive a pension credit.

How do we answer fire calls?

• Volunteer firefighters are issued a pager.
• When a call is received the pager is activated and all available members respond to the station in their personal vehicles.
• A car is a necessity for membership.

What is Basic Training?

• After you are voted into the Volunteer Fire Association you will automatically be enrolled in the next Firefighter One class (Basic Training).
• This is a 206 hours, State of Florida certificate program taught in our own facilities, by our own instructors
• The class meets every Monday and Thursday and typically every other Saturday.
• Attendance is required and certain classes cannot be made up.

What happens after Graduation?

• Upon graduation from Firefighter One you are required to:
• Attend at least one drill each month
• Respond to as many calls, day and night, as possible
• Participate in station and Association activities (with your families)
• Embrace your new life as a Plantation Volunteer Firefighter.

What Do You Need to Get Started?

Uncertified Applicant Requirements (Each supporting document must be attached to your application failure to attach the required documents will result in your application being disapproved.)

• High School Diploma or GED or College Degree
• 18 Years of Age
• Resident of Plantation, or live within 2.5 miles and five minutes of a Plantation Fire Station
• Pass a background check
• Pass a physical exam
• Reliable Transportation

Certified Applicant Requirements (Each supporting document must be attached to your application failure to attach the required documents will result in your application being disapproved.)

• High School Diploma or GED or College Degree
• 18 Years of Age
• Resident of Plantation, or live within 2.5 miles and five minutes of a Plantation Fire Station
• Pass a background check
• Pass a physical exam
• Reliable Transportation
• Fire Certification
• FCDICE
• EMS (EMT/PM)
• CPR
• EVOC
• TIMS
• FEMA ICS-100
• FEMA ICS-200
• FEMA ICS-700
• FEMA ICS-800
• MSA G1 SCBA

Disqualifications criteria

1. Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to the certification or to perjury or false statements,
2. or a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or of any state thereof or under the law of any other country, or dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
3. "Convicted" means a finding of guilt or the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, in any federal or state court or a court in any other country, without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.

Among the many benefits of being a Plantation Firefighter:

• Professional training in firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, and leadership.
• Financial reimbursement for time spent.
• Credits toward pension and retirement.
• Lifelong experiences you won't get anywhere else.
• 250 of the closest friends you'll ever have.
• An environment where your family members are as important to us as you are.
• Work-related gear and uniforms provided free of charge.

Now, if you're ready to make a commitment to us, we are ready to make a commitment to you. Please complete the preliminary application.