Leon Springs Fire Department is always looking for civic-minded people who would like to contribute to the safety of the Community. We are looking for Firefighter and EMT candidates. You must be over 18 years of age. Both men and women are encouraged to join. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!!! WE WILL TRAIN YOU!!! But joining the Fire Department doesn't necessarily mean having to serve as a Firefighter or Medic. A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to be able to protect and serve the community. Our General Members help with fund raisers, public safety education, and simple maintenance and upkeep on the fire trucks and the fire station. Sometimes all we need is someone to cut the grass, answer phones or help with a mail out. Other times that extra hand in the kitchen preparing for a fund raiser would make all the difference in the world!

Volunteer firefighters are not expected to give up their careers and family life. Obviously, a volunteer's ability to respond to alarms is limited by being away from Leon Springs or Fair Oaks for professional or personal reasons, being ill or injured, or having other pressing commitments that must receive priority. The basic idea is to have enough members so that, if each member responds when it is practical, the overall level of response to each alarm is sufficient.

A volunteer firefighter is not expected or allowed to take inappropriate risks at a fire scene, especially if they do not have the experience, training, ability, and aptitude for a particular task in attacking a fire. There are many jobs to be performed at a fire scene and only the most experienced and trained members of the Department are assigned direct firefighting responsibilities in challenging situations. Other firefighters perform essential supporting functions.

Fire Protection is a very interesting field, applying advanced technologies and professional skills to help people when their lives and property are at stake. As a volunteer firefighter, you will learn about:

• the engineering of buildings and their protection systems,

• the operation of complex fire protection apparatus,

• the operation of advanced equipment such as carbon monoxide sensors,

• first response life support skills such as CPR, and

• Leadership and teamwork under conditions of challenge and stress.

As a volunteer firefighter, you participate in the most exciting, interesting, and rewarding situations. Your experience provides an opportunity to serve your community, your neighbors, and your friends, at times when their lives and property are at risk. Your service is rewarding because you are helping when they need help the most.