Buffalo-Mt. Pisgah Fire Department

VOLUNTEER!

Click here to download membership application packet (PDF File) Please complete the application and call 803-475-3711 to meet with us to turn in your application. We are looking for dependable, dedicated people who wish to help out their neighbors by volunteering at our fire department. We will train you on the basics and you will be able to receive advanced training from the fire academy at our expense. NO PREVIOUS TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED We are not just looking for firefighters, we need any other help you may be able to provide. Some examples are: secretarial, rehab (bring drinks to calls), drivers/pump operators, support staff, etc. Older or younger, it does not matter. THERE WILL BE A PLACE FOR YOU ON OUR DEPARTMENT! Benefits include: Satisfaction of helping your neighbors $3,000 tax deduction off State Income Taxes Uniforms, T-shirts, etc. supplied by fire department Fire gear, radios etc. supplied by fire department Free training Reimbursement checks from county for calls and training meetings attended To volunteer you must: 1. Live in our fire district or on the very edge of it. (See map) 2. Be willing to sacrifice your time and energy to the department. Must attend meetings (2 times a month) and calls (roughly 5-7 per month). 3. Be willing to take required training courses. Most will be taught at local fire departments near us or could be held at our department. 4. Be 14 years of age or older, those under 18 will be Junior Firefighters (Explorers) 5. Have a valid SC Class D Drivers License or CDL's (but a CDL is not a requirement) 6. Have no felonies on record for the past 10 years (per SC Law). If you meet the requirements, call 475-3711 and leave us a message with your name and number. We will return your call as soon as possible. You can also visit the station on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month at 7 pm to find out more info.