Thank you for your interest and community involvement. The operations of a fire district in both common days and during disaster require many hands to meet the community’s needs and care for our residents. Auxiliary members participate in non-emergency situations only providing logistics assistance, communication work, support such as:

Shuttling out-of-service vehicles to repair facilities. Assist with crew shuttle during wildland fire season.

Delivering supplies to an incident such as water, food, board-up supplies, and equipment if there is no immediate hazard to life involved to the Auxiliary Member .

Support large scale incidents / events; structure fires, vegetation fires, technical rescue, and training exercises.

Assist in the EPFD District Operational Center during large events such as winter storms.

Communications work: Radio operator, human repeater, radio programing, public information under the direction of the District PIO, or radio repeater maintenance.

Support training evolutions.

Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Association Activities: Participate in various EPFFA events throughout the year.

Application of specialized skills that will benefit the Ebbetts Pass Fire District and its community.

Auxiliary Members shall not be used in capacity of an emergency responder under any circumstances.

 

 Minimum Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years old (at time of appointment)

Must Possess a valid California Driver’s License

 

Application/Selection Process

1.  The Ebbetts Pass Fire District requires that all prospective auxiliary volunteers obtain and complete an application. The application can be obtained from the District Secretary at Station # 1 in Arnold during regular weekday business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). For your convenience, the application can also be obtained from the link below, printed, and filled out.

 

2.  Background Examination: Pass/Fail - Applicants who submit a properly completed application and meet the minimum qualifications as stated above for the desired role, will be scheduled for a fingerprint and background check.

3.  Oral Board Examination: Pass/Fail – Applicants who successfully pass the background check will be scheduled for an oral board examination.

4.  Medical Examination: Pass/Fail – Applicants who successfully pass the prior steps will be given a medical exam packet. From date of receipt the candidate will have two weeks to schedule an appointment.

5.  Additional Paperwork: Once an applicant has been accepted to the program an additional information packet must be obtained from the District office. This packet includes:

            a.  Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9

            b.  W-4 form

            c. Beneficiary Designation for Accident & Sickness Policy