Thank you for your interest and community involvement. In becoming a volunteer
firefighter you can expect many surprises, wakeful hours, camaraderie with fellow
citizens and firefighters and even some requirements for your commitment.
Requirements that allow you to safely and effectively perform the emergency service
duties that will be thrust upon you. Please review the following minimum qualification
requirements for the volunteer firefighter position. Applicants are encouraged to
schedule ride alongs to get a better understanding of the requirements of the volunteer
firefighter position and the Ebbetts Pass Fire District as an organization.

Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Must Possess a valid California Driver’s License
Must be a minimum of 18 years old (at time of appointment)
Volunteer applicants must possess strength and stamina to lift and carry
equipment and patients and be able to wear a self-contained breathing
apparatus.

Application/Selection Process
1. The Ebbetts Pass Fire District requires that all prospective volunteer firefighters
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. Resumes may be attached as additional information only.

2. Background Examination: Pass/Fail - Applicants who submit a properly completed
application and meet the minimum qualifications as stated above, 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. 

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

Information packet must be completed and returned before new volunteer will be
allowed to participate in Ebbetts Pass Fire District response calls.

Click the Download link below to Download the Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application