Being a volunteer firefighter is
your perfect chance. As a firefighter you're
given the opportunity to receive great training that
is used to keep the citizens in your community safe.
In addition, you can help keep your family safe and
obtain valuable job skills that could help you in
the future.
Fire Dist. 13 is seeking
qualified, hard working, customer service minded men
and women for the position of
Firefighter, Cadet Firefighter and Support Services.
Applicants
should meet the following criteria:
-At least 16 years of age
-Dedicated, reliable, hard working and possess the ability
to work as a
team.
-Be
able to pass a written examination
-Be
able to pass a criminal background check
-Be
able to pass a department provided physician's
wellness screening
-Pass
an oral interview board
-Obtain approval from the Board of Commissioners
As a firefighter you are a
role model in the community. You get the
chance to make a difference for your community as
well as build long lasting friendships with your
fellow firefighters.
Fire Dist. 13 has been the
recipient of five consecutive DNR grants and four
consecutive FEMA grants. With these grants we
have been able to update equipment and add Grant County's newest fire engine
to our fleet.
These grants have also allowed us to purchase our
new 45,000 square foot fire station complete with
resident quarters. Volunteers are an integral
part of renovating and updating equipment with funds
from these grants. As a volunteer firefighter
you will enjoy quality training, new equipment and
the chance to shape the future of Grant County
Fire District 13!
