Position Openings

 Currently looking for young & active RN's and Paramedics to help staff our volunteer ALS ambulance service for daytime & evenings.

• Not as much as one may think. Help is needed in all areas of emergency services and no experience is necessary. All the costs associated with training are covered by the fire department. 
• It certainly helps if you have a desire to help your community, your neighbors, and possibly your own family. 
• It does take time to learn, train, and maintain the skills necessary to assist in emergency situations. 
• All we need is your dedication.  It requires true commitment, however the rewards gained from the personal satisfaction you receive makes it well worth the effort.

• Anyone. Help is needed in all areas of the Fire Department. The Epworth Fire Department is responsible for our own fundraising, recordkeeping, and the other normal business operations of the department. All of these tasks are performed by the volunteer members.

• State law requires that you be 18 to participate in some areas of the fire service.
• There is no age cap on volunteering in the Fire Service.

• The rewards vary from individual to individual here are just some of the benefits that members have noticed:
  • Paid training in multiple specialties
  • Pride of serving
  • The opportunity and the ability to make a difference
  • Develop New Skills and use your existing skills to help others
  • Explore new areas of interest
  • Get out of the house
  • Connect with and meet new people

• Epworth Fire personnel utilize a Radio Pager dispatch system to alert the department that help is needed.  Pagers are provided at no cost to firefighters.  

• It is a volunteer service. No one can be available at all times. While some employers are willing to let employees leave for an incident, others may not be able to do so.

• The training times vary depending on the course of study, but mostly, they are on Monday nights.