Sutherlin Fire Department is now accepting Volunteer and Student Firefighters.
Interested in being a Volunteer or Student Firefighter with Sutherlin Fire? If so please submit a interest card.
Types of Volunteer Firefighters:
In-District Volunteer Firefighter
- Must be able to Pass Background Investigation and NFPA Physical
- Must have own transportation.
- Must have Oregon Driver’s License and be insurable
- Almost 300 hours of initial Firefighter Training (First Year)
- Attend Thursday Evening Drills
- Respond to large incidents and Station Coverage requests when available
- Point Reimbursement available for calls, training, and meeting attendance
Out of District Volunteer Firefighter
- Must be able to Pass Background Investigation and NFPA Physical
- Must have own transportation.
- Must have Oregon Driver’s License and be insurable
- Almost 300 hours of initial Firefighter Training (First Year)
- Attend Thursday Evening Drills
- Respond to large incidents when available
- Complete 36 Hours of shift coverage per month
- Point Reimbursement available for calls, training and meeting attendance
Sutherlin Fire Department's Scholarship Student Program:
We believe your education is important, let us help!
- Are you currently enrolled in College?
- Are you interested in Tuition Assistance?
- Are you interested in helping the Community?
- If so, then you may eligible for a scholarship!
- Awards are $2,700 per term, four terms per year ($10,800 annually)
- Scholarship paid to Umpqua Community College (or other school) at the start of the term
- Residency possibly available at a local fire station
- You must be currently enrolled in Fire/EMS College courses
- You will be required to maintain a GPA of 2.75
- Pass a criminal background check and a medical examination
- Participation in the program requires a commitment of ten 24-hour shifts a month, and will require you to obtain certifications in Firefighting and/or EMS
- Work along side Career and Volunteer Firefighters on a staffed Engine Company
- Mobilization & upstaffing pay possible (if qualified)
- If interested, please complete an inquiry below for additional information
Sutherlin Fire Department's CWE Student Program:
- Receive firefighting training and experience while you attend college
- Obtain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 certification and more
- Gain experience working alongside and as a member of the crew on a staffed Engine Company
- Residency possibly available at a local fire station
- CWE Students are perfect for those who do not need a scholarship, or for those who want to start before a scholarship become available
- If interested, please complete an inquiry below for additional information
