Consider joining the SBVFD.

We have a lot of empty boots to fill, in many styles and sizes.

Just bring enthusiasm and a desire to serve your community – we’ll supply the rest. From fighting fires to supply and support to record keeping, we need you and have ways that you can help. No experience necessary.

Join up and write your own job description.

There are countless tasks to be done in three main categories, but your role could include any combination you choose. For example, you might be an active medical responder who also does support duty on fire calls and helps with community service.

Fully engaged in the call.

Active Responder

Being an Active Responder is for folks who have the desire (and receive the necessary training) to “gear up and go in” on many different types of incidents. This might mean manning the hoses and fighting structure or wildland fires, performing direct patient care on medical calls, or engaging in vehicle and other emergency rescue situations.

Helping behind the lines.

Supporting Responder

On fire and rescue calls Supporting Responders drive, staff, and operate apparatus like tenders and supply units, direct traffic, or provide communications and operational help to Incident Command. On medical calls they might take notes, handle supplies and equipment, help patient family members, or even provide CPR and first aid as directed.

All things beyond the incident.

Auxiliary Responder

It takes an awful lot of work and a variety of skills to keep the VFD ready perform its mission. Auxiliary Responders help with bookkeeping and reporting, vehicle and equipment checks, supplies and rehab during extended incidents, community relations and events, social media, and facilities maintenance. And that’s just to name a few.

Frequently asked questions.

Not only is it a rewarding way to serve the community, being a part of the VFD is easier than you might think.

I want to help, but I don’t want to fight fires. Is that OK?

Absolutely! There are a lot of jobs to do that don’t involve fighting fire or even coming to active emergency incidents at all. Read on down the page to learn more.

But we don’t live here full time. Would that work?

Yes. For active responders like fire fighters, the necessary training is scheduled at a variety of times and a lot of it is self-paced and on-line. As for actual calls, we’re happy for you to show up and pitch in whenever you are available.

What experience do I need?

None. Just bring what life has taught you and we’ll do the rest. We’ll provide any specialized training that you may need or want for whatever roles you decide to fill.

I have physical limitations or health issues. Can I still serve?

Of course! While we may not be able to clear you for active response (depending on the situation), we can certainly put you to work in ways that suit your abilities.

Do I have to buy any special clothing or equipment?

No. Everything that you would need to perform any type of duty will be provided by the VFD. This includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like turnout gear, breathing apparatus, etc. And of course we are fully equipped with all the cool gadgets and trucks!

When are the meetings?

We usually have a business/training meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, and another monthly training exercise on either the fourth Tuesday or a Saturday morning. There are also other activities and community events throughout the year.

Besides helping the community, are there other perks?

Yes! The VFD provides family air medical evacuation membership to all active members, and many businesses large and small offer discounts and incentives to VFD members.