Reserve Firefighter Program Process
The above graphic explains the process an individual will follow if accepted to the Reserve Program:
- Applicant: An applicant is someone who has submitted an application and is in the Reserve Program hiring process.*
- Candidate: A candidate is someone who has been accepted as a member of the Reserve Program and is in the process of working towards achieving the required certifications.
- Probationary Firefighter: A probationary firefighter is a candidate who is in the process of completing their probationary handbook.
- Reserve Firefighter: A reserve firefighter is a member who has completed their probationary handbook and has achieved all the required certifications. This individual is eligible for a stipend, conditional upon meeting their hourly requirements every month.
*If an applicant is accepted into the Reserve program and already has all the required certifications, they may skip from Step 1 to Step 3.
Reserve Firefighter Position Description
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Reserve Firefighter Program Application
Frequently Asked Questions
No, all Reserve Program positions are volunteer positions. An individual participating in the program may be eligible for a stipend, conditional upon meeting all requirements, including hourly requirements for the month.
Every Reserve will be assigned to a shift (A-, B-, or C-Shift) and will be required to work a minimum of 36 hours per month on their assigned shift days (shifts are scheduled in 12-hour blocks). Reserves will also be required to log 36 hours of training per year.
No, we accept candidates from out-of-district.
You are not required to have any certifications before applying to the Reserve Program. We strongly recommend you obtain your CPR certification before applying.
Yes, EFPD puts on one Academy per year, usually from a March to July timeframe. Reserves participating in the Academy will get the opportunity to acquire their Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certifications.
EFPD does not offer an in-house Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.