Volunteer
firefighters fill an essential role by supporting the District's career
firefighters in all aspects of fire suppression and prevention. Volunteering as
a firefighter requires both physically and mentally stamina. One must be
physically able to handle the vigorous training as well as the physical tasks
associated with the job. Firefighters must also endure a wide variety of mental
and emotional challenges. Unfortunately, when dealing with fires, sickness, and
accidents, volunteers must learn to cope with the injured patients and even
death.
Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter first begins with a written application, available at our Fire District 7 Headquarters located at 1974 Fircrest Drive SE. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but held to coincide with the enrollment periods for our two academies held each year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Our membership process begins with a programs orientation where we explain program requirements, expectations, benefits, and the initial training process. Processing applications for the Spring academy begins in January and for the Fall academy the processing begins in June. To continue the membership process, candidates must successfully complete a general academic written exam, followed by a physical ability exam. After passing this phase, you will be issued your "bunker gear" and begin an 8 week academy of initial training that will prepare you for the initial response to fire calls. The academy is scheduled on nights and weekends so that it works around the conventional work week. Monthly training follows as a means to both further develop skills and maintain minimum requirements.
| Volunteer Program Requirements | ||||||||
| Volunteer Position | Application | Volunteer Orientation |
Written Exam |
Physical Ability | Program Interview |
Background Investigation |
Wellness/Medical Physical Exam |
EVAP Training |
| Volunteer Firefighter | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Tender Operator | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Air Support 9 | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Public Education | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Photographer | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Home Inspection | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Chaplains Program | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
Click here to view the whole Volunteer policy
Click here to visit the Kitsap County Fire District 7 Volunteer Firefighters Association Website