Community Volunteer Fire Department — Houston, TX
Junior Firefighter Program
Compensation
Cadet
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Community Volunteer Fire Department in Houston, Texas is hiring for Junior Firefighter Program. This is a volunteer position. Stated requirements: age 13–18.
About Community Volunteer Fire Department
Community Volunteer Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 9 stations, about 300 personnel, serving about 150,000 people. Operational crews work a 24-hour shifts. Founded in 1971. ISO rating Class 1.
Community Volunteer Fire Department is a combination (paid and volunteer) fire-EMS agency serving unincorporated southwest Harris County and northeast Fort Bend County under contract with Harris/Fort Bend ESD #100. Founded in 1971, it holds a Class 1 ISO rating, one of only 75 agencies in Texas to do so.
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Requirements at a glance
| Age | Age 13–18 |
| Employment | cadet |
Position:
Junior Firefighter Program Location: Houston, TX
Job Id:
130
# of Openings:
1
The Community Volunteer Fire Department's Junior Firefighter Program is designed for youth, 13 – 18 years of age, who are interested in learning about a career in the fire service. This fun, hands-on program provides participants with opportunities to increase their self-confidence and develop leadership skills through fire service-related activities.
Junior Firefighters get to train with CVFD Firefighters and Instructors on topics which include, firefighting skills, hose handling evolutions, ladder techniques, salvage operations, proper use of firefighting tools and equipment, breathing apparatus, and other related subjects.
Junior Firefighters also have the opportunity to participate in ride-along shifts where they can assist CVFD firefighters in station activities and participate on emergency incidents (on a limited basis).
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