We have a need for dedicated Volunteer Firefighters to help our department serve the needs of our community. If you would like to be a member of our family please contact the Fire District.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER REQUIREMENTS
Must live within the Fire District boundaries.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Successfully pass an interview process.
Pass a criminal background check and drivers check.
Pass the physical agility test.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Successfully passed a 144 hour structural fire fighting academy course.
Successfully passed a 36 hour wildland fire fighting course.
Successfully passed a 140 hour Emergency Medical Technician course.
Attend 60% of training meetings.
Respond to a minimum of 25% of emergency incidents.
Provide yourself with reliable transportation.
Be a team member with a positive attitude.
Successfully passed a one year evaluated probation period.
All required training is paid for by the Fire District.
Benton County Fire Protection District #2 is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Benton County Fire Protection District #2
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Benton County Fire Protection District #2 has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Benton County Fire Protection District #2 regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.