Become a Volunteer!

 

Who We Are

The Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department is a combination department, staffed by paid career firefighters from Smith County ESD#2 and volunteers from the Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department.

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Flint-Gresham volunteers are as diverse as the citizens of Flint and Gresham. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. We are students, police officers, career firefighters, accountants, doctors, business owners, teachers, mechanics, postal workers, and everything in between; all brought together with the same passion for serving our community.

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What It Takes

Joining the Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department requires no prior fire experience! In fact, many of our members joined having never worked in any public service capacity before and have learned all they know about the fire service by responding to calls and attending department provided training.

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We ask that our members have some basic qualities before they join the department; qualities that are necessary for your own safety and the safety of the citizens of Smith County.

• Good Physical Health

• Sound Moral Character

• Desire to Learn

• Commitment to Community

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Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, pass a drug screening, and submit to a criminal background check. We expect our members to maintain an active status with the department, which can be achieved through a combination of responding to incidents and service time.

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Benefits

Active membership with the Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department comes with a variety of benefits, such as:

• Up to $35 Pay Per Call

• Free EMS training up to an Emergency Medical Responder level

• Free Fire Academy, Wildland Firefighting Certification, and Advanced Rescue Certifications

• Free College Tuition

• Hundreds of other advanced public safety education opportunities across the nation

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We are always recruiting and would love to speak with you about opportunities with the Fire Department!

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For additional information and an application packet, please contact us using the below form.

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