Division Chief Gerald Seighman

General Information

The Volunteer Support Division oversees department safety, hazardous materials response, and specialized rescue. This Division also recruits and oversees the Department's volunteers.

Volunteers

Operations Personnel

• Lieutenant Harry Gautier
• Firefighter/AEMT William Pitt
• Firefighter/AEMT Ottis Harrell
• Firefighter Richard Brooks
• EMT Donnie Dance

Part Time Personnel

• Senior FF/AEMT Joshua Cutler
• FF/EMT Jacob Sessoms
• Senior FF/AEMT Kasey Woods

Requirements for Volunteers

• Have a desire for more out of life.
• Be willing to be a positive role model for young people.
• Be 16 years of age.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a pulmonary function test.
• Be self-motivated with a desire to accept the challenge of being a life saver.
• Be willing to accept responsibility.
• Be in good physical condition.
• Pass a driving record background check if licensed.
• Pass a substance abuse test.

Benefits of Volunteering

Prestige
A natural outcome when one is a member of a team that serves the community with pride, dedication, courage, honor and integrity.

Training
All required training in firefighting, emergency medical practices and procedures, rescue techniques and hazardous materials response as well as specialty areas such as public fire and life safety education, fire prevention, confined space rescue and others are provided. In addition, financial assistance for college studies in a related field may be available.

Uniforms
Being a professional means looking like a professional. Uniforms up to full dress are issued dependent upon certification and participation levels.

Insurance
Worker's Compensation, Life Insurance, State and Federal death and dismemberment insurance provided.

Certifications
Fully trained personnel are certified at the State and national levels as Firefighter II, EMT-Basic, and Hazardous Materials Responder-Operations. Additional certifications are available.

Response Incentive
Monetary incentives paid for meeting response and participation requirements. (If funds are available)

Pension Program
$170 per month at age 55 with 20 years of service. Premiums paid by the City.

Job Opportunities
Career departments generally look for people with certifications and experience.

A copy of the rules and regulations, as well as an application for membership can be obtained by contacted the station in person during normal business hours.