Below are some FAQs about being a member of the Plantation Fire Department. Please review them before completing the Interest card.
If it was easy, everyone would do it!
As you are considering applying to become a member of the Plantation Fire Department we want to ensure you understand what is involved and what kind of commitment you will be making.
What is a volunteer firefighter?
- A volunteer firefighter does not receive a paycheck for providing fire protection services.
- Members of the Plantation Fire Department receive a $10.00 stipend for each event they participate in including responding to calls, training, and Department activities.
- Those members who respond to 20% of the calls each year receive a pension credit.
How do we answer fire calls?
- Volunteer firefighters are issued a pager.
- When a call is received the pager is activated and all available members respond to the station in their personal vehicles.
- A car is a necessity for membership.
What is the process?
- You will be voted into the Plantation Volunteer Fire Association as a Support member.
- Prior to enrolling in Basic Training you will be allowed to:
- Respond to calls
- Ride the truck
- Learn about the apparatus and equipment
- Participate in Association functions with your family
- You will learn about the Department and how we operate
- Meet some amazing people.
- You are encouraged to learn as much as you can while in a support role.
What is Basic Training?
- After you are voted in you will automatically be enrolled in the next Firefighter One class (Basic Training).
- This is a 206 hours, State of Florida certificate program taught in our own facilities, by our own instructors
- The class meets every Monday and Thursday and typically every other Saturday.
- Attendance is required and certain classes cannot be made up.
What happens after Graduation?
Upon graduation from Firefighter One you are required to:
- Attend at least one drill each month
- Respond to as many calls, day and night, as possible
- Participate in station and Association activities (with your families)
- Embrace your new life as a Plantation Volunteer Firefighter.
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