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TMFPD IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, CHECK BACK LATER FOR UPDATES.

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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 To Get Started

The "Expectations of a Prospective Volunteer" booklet explains the various options that exist within the District Volunteer Program. If you decide to pursue becoming a District Volunteer, you will be required to attend meetings and trainings prior to onboarding. There are various training programs (depending on the path you choose to take) that need to be completed before the onboarding process can begin.

Download the Booklet

Levels of Participation

Support Staff

Public Education & Prevention

Fuels Management

Wildland Firefighter

Logistics

Air Truck Driver

Water Tender Driver

Station Manager

Reserve Firefighter - Not accepting applications at this time

Formal onboarding starts with an interview in the District Office with Maureen O'Brien and Ross Rytting, followed by two (2) background checks (local and State/Federal), ending with a 2-part physical.

Once again, thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District's Volunteer Program.