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VOLUNTEER MEMBERS

The Franktown Fire Protection District is seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to serve as Volunteer Firefighters. We are looking for neighbors who are ready to answer the call, committed to excellence, and passionate about protecting our community.

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Whether you are an experienced or someone looking to start your journey in the fire service, we provide the environment and training for you to make a tangible difference.

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Service Responsibilities​

  • Emergency Medical Care: Provide life-saving Basic (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) care to residents in need.

  • Fire & Rescue Operations: Assist in fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response.

  • Operational Readiness: Participate in weekly training, drills, and station maintenance to ensure peak performance.

  • Community Stewardship: Support public education, fire prevention programs, and local community events.

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Membership Requirements​

  • Age & Residency: Minimum 18 years of age (21 preferred for certain apparatus operation); U.S. citizenship required.

  • Documentation: Valid Driver’s License and high school diploma (or GED).

  • Physical Readiness: Ability to pass the FFPD internal physical agility test and meet medical standards for active duty.

  • Background: Successful completion of a criminal history review and background check.

 

Requirements for our out of District Members are:

  • Respond to 20% of calls in their assigned Station area and 25% of all major incidents in the FFPD area.

  • Attend one Company Training per month and one EMS continuing education training per month.

 

Requirements for our out of District Members are:

  • Work 36 hours per month on a scheduled basis.

  • Attend one Company Training per month and one EMS continuing education training per month.​

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Benefits of Volunteering​

  • Elite Training: Access to high-level fire and EMS training, continuing education credits, and real-world experience.

  • Train & Certify: Firefighter I and II, HazMat Ops and Awareness, S130 and S190 Federal Wildland firefighting, DO and DO Pumper.

  • Equipment & Uniforms: All structural firefighting PPE, wildland gear, and uniforms are provided by the District.

  • Pension Eligibility: Volunteers may be eligible for a volunteer pension through the FPPA.

  • Insurance: Coverage under the District’s Workers’ Compensation and supplemental AD&D insurance while on duty.

  • Community & Brotherhood: Join a dedicated team of professionals and build lifelong connections while serving your community.

  • Partial or Full Tuition Reimbursement: EMT - Basic, IV Therapy, Basic EKG interpretation and EMT - Paramedic.​​

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Recruitment Process​

  1. Complete an application.

  2. Enclose all required documentation (applications will not be reviewed until all documentation is received).

  3. Application review.

  4. Schedule Ride-along. 

  5. Panel Interview.

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Questions about Volunteering

If you have questions about the program, please contact Firefighter Sue Roche at sroche@franktownfire.org or (303) 688-3811​​

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