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Our Mission: “Committed to excellence, service, and the protection of life and property in our community.”

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Get Involved

Applications for Volunteers can be found here.

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Be A Part Of The Cause

Be an active community member in assisting to protect neighborhoods and prepare communities to be fire safe. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) Volunteer Program thanks you for your interest in becoming a member of our team. Our current onboarding process is a continuation of the Volunteer Transition Plan. The District continues to improve the structure and training of community members wishing to volunteer. There are various opportunities to serve.

How We Utilize Volunteers:

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue uses volunteers in wildland fire suppression, weather
events, and support functions.

Applications Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must pass a physical, including a drug test and background check.
  • Current Driver’s License

We have a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drug abuse.

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How To Begin

Contact Marissa Giampaoli, the Volunteer Program Coordinator by email, phone, or in-person to initiate the process.

Email:
volunteerprogramlead@tmfpd.us 
Phone: 775.447.4017

Complete Required FEMA Courses

These courses are free and completed at your own pace. Links to the courses can be found in the sidebar to the right on desktop or below on Mobile.

You will need a FEMA ID number. If you do not have one it can be obtained here: cdp.dhs.gov/femasid

Links for Online Courses

Complete the volunteer application

Submit Copies Of Certifications Or Other Pertinent Documents (DL And BLS Card)

Volunteer Application

Complete Application

Complete NWCG Courses Online

These courses are free and completed at your own pace.
S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
S-130 Firefighter Training (Online Component) There Is An In Person Component For This That Will Be Provided.
L-180 Human Factors In The Wildland Fire Service
S-190Introduction To Wildland Fire Behavior

NWCG Online Portal

WILDLAND FIRE PORTAL

Complete a physical, including drug and alcohol testing

Attend required training throughout the year

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Our Mission: “Committed to excellence, service, and the protection of life and property in our community.” 
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