Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter
Whether it is a fire, motor vehicle accident or medical emergency, district residents expect McKenzie Fire & Rescue's help. Everyone in our community needs someone who cares and is willing to step up to help our citizens when they are in need. That someone can be you! Today there are many demands on our time, and firefighting or emergency services do require specialized training. However, if you have a sense of civic pride, if you want to see immediate results of a job well done, if you have the heart and spirit to make your community a better place to live, then consider volunteering with McKenzie Fire & Rescue.
For additional information contact Training Officer Captain David Sherwood at (541)746-6312 or dsherwood@mckenziefire.com.
For additional information contact Training Officer Captain David Sherwood at (541)746-6312 or dsherwood@mckenziefire.com.
Still interested?
The volunteer fire and emergency medical service is a challenging, exciting and rewarding experience conveniently condensed into one package. Volunteer applicants must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License with a good driving record and pass a background check. McKenzie Fire & Rescue requires new volunteers to live within the fire district and attend a Recruit Academy to become trained in fire and EMS operations before he or she can respond on a call. After a successful completion of Recruit Academy a volunteer is required to keep a 75% training drill attendance.
The department works to create an environment which values the life experience of every member. To apply to become a volunteer complete and submit an Application for Volunteer Membership. Under 18? Submit an Application for Junior Volunteer Membership.
Bring the completed forms to McKenzie Fire & Rescue located at 38925 McKenzie Highway in Springfield or mail the forms to Training Officer David Sherwood, McKenzie Fire & Rescue, PO Box 369, Walterville, OR 97489.
The department works to create an environment which values the life experience of every member. To apply to become a volunteer complete and submit an Application for Volunteer Membership. Under 18? Submit an Application for Junior Volunteer Membership.
Bring the completed forms to McKenzie Fire & Rescue located at 38925 McKenzie Highway in Springfield or mail the forms to Training Officer David Sherwood, McKenzie Fire & Rescue, PO Box 369, Walterville, OR 97489.