Membership Opportunities

The Franktown Fire Protection District is continually looking for people who are interested in becoming volunteer members.  For a member’s time and commitment we provide equipment and training in a motivating real world environment in order for you to gain an understanding, competence and receive certifications in firefighting and emergency medical services.  We accept applications throughout the year and bring new members into the District at various times.

·       Membership Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have a current driver’s license
Show proof that you have started, are in the process, or have completed the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

·        Member process
Complete an application
Enclose all required documentation (applications with out all documentation are not reviewed until all we receive all of the documentation.)
Drop off your application (at Station 181) or mail your application to us.
Application review
Ride-alongs with our on duty crew
Interview

Successful candidates will move onto an orientation session, and basic firefighting and EMS training and probationary firefighter period. 

Members have the opportunity to train and certify in:           

Colorado State Firefighter I and II

Colorado State Hazardous Materials at the Operations Level

            S130 and S190 Federal Wildland firefighting    

Driver Operator for Utility Vehicles

Driver Operator Pumper

Emergency Medical Technician continuing education 

We also provide partial or full tuition reimbursement for courses that our members take that are not held in our district, such as: 

            Emergency Medical Technician Basic

            Intravenous Fluids Therapy

            Basic EKG interpretation

            Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic 

We have both and in District program and an out of District Program.   

·        The requirements for our in District Member are:           

Respond to 20% of calls in their assigned Station area

            Respond to 25% of all major incidents in the FFPD area

            Attend one Company Training per month

            Attend one EMS continuing education training per month

·        Out of District Members requirements 

Work shifts at our staffed stations 40 hours per month

            Attend one Company Training per month

            Attend one EMS continuing education training per month

If you are interested in membership with our District please click here to print off a copy of our membership application.  We look forward to hearing from you. 

If you have additional questions about the program you may contact Firefighter Chris Schantz at (303) 688-3811 or cschantz@franktownfire.org.