Below are the different categories of membership available, please
choose the one that suits you best.
Below are the different categories of membership available, please
choose the one that suits you best.
Attack Firefighter (AF): A full-duty firefighter providing fire
suppression, search and rescue, vehicle accident extrication, hazardous
materials control duties and engage in all other emergency response operations
of the Department. These members have no physical limitations or duty
restrictions. Extensive, but highly rewarding training requirements exist for
these Members.
Support Firefighter (SF): A fire fighter whose remains highly active
in the emergency response operations of the Department, yet has some type of
duty limitation due perhaps to a physical condition or personal choice. Many
important emergency scene operations are able to be fulfilled by support
firefighters, therefore while the training requirements are not as intense as
those for Attack Firefighters, they do require a high degree of training.
Apparatus Operator (AO): A Member whose responsibility is to ensure
the safe arrival and operation of the Departments emergency vehicles at the
incident scene. The critical role performed by AO requires training and
competency, however these Members are not required to complete, nor maintain the
levels of training as a Firefighter unless they desire dual "certification".
Fire Police Officer (FPO): A Fire Police Officer provides traffic,
scene and crowd control in support of Department operations. They must
physically able to safely perform these tasks. Specific training requirements
exist in order for these members to safety, efficiently and legally perform
their important role.
Support Group Member (SG): A member not certified as emergency
responders yet still provide support or administrative duties. Duties include:
providing rehabilitation support for firefighting forces during major incidents,
supplying morale and welfare support at Department functions, general support of
Department operations and activities.
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