VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Tooele City Volunteer Fire Department

Get on the roster for consideration when a vacancy occurs!

Interested in becoming a First-Class Volunteer Firefighter with Tooele City? Come be part of the team committed to saving lives and protecting property? This isn't just any volunteer opportunity-it's a commitment to a life of service and honor.

About Our Department and Openings:

Since 1919, Tooele City's fire protection has been provided primarily by volunteers. We carry a roster of 55 active First-Class Volunteer Firefighters, many of whom serve for decades and eventually move to our senior roster where they remain affiliated with the department passing down their knowledge and leadership.

As volunteer firefighters, we are:

• Proud of our work ethic.
• Committed to protecting the life and safety of our neighbors, their property, and the environment. We answer the call when someone is in need.
• Committed to serving our City with the highest quality of professionalism and to ongoing training and professional development.
• Stewards of our long-standing traditions while progressing forward to meet the changing needs of our City.

We also offer one of the best fire prevention programs in the State of Utah and see our outreach programs as vital to connecting with and educating our community on fire prevention and safety. We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings for business meeting or training and respond to calls for service within our City and when mutual aid is needed.

Your Path to Becoming a Tooele City Volunteer Firefighter:

We have 7 current openings to fill and would like to also create a roster to pull from for the upcoming year, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be least 18 years old in the next six months.
• Must live within Tooele City limits.
• Must be committed to becoming Firefighter I and II certified.  The department sponsors you through this training and certification process.
• Must be able to pass a background check and commit to maintaining the code of conduct.
• Must possess and maintain a Utah Driver License and driving record that meets Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards.

Selection Process:

Your first step is to go to tooelecity.gov/jobs and apply!

Then, join us for an invigorating morning where you'll don the gear, feel the adrenaline, and show us that you're capable of performing the physical aspects of the job. Applicants will participate in the Physical Agility Course Demonstration on:

Date: Saturday, November 14th

Time: 8:00 a.m. (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)

Location: Tooele City Fire Department's New Station, 145 E 1000 N, Tooele

The course will include:

• Stair Climb with fire turnout gear (no mask)
• Ladder Raise
• Hose Hoist
• Sledge Hammer Drill
• Serpentine Walk, where you'll navigating around cones on flat surface
• Hose Line Drag
• Hose/Nozzle Operation spray
• Rescue Simulation, where you'll drag a weighted mannequin 65 feet

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based on their overall performance throughout the course.

After successfully completing the physical agility test, applicants will be invited to take a written exam, have an oral interview with a board of five, and the finalists will interview with the Fire Chiefs. This comprehensive process ensures we find the most dedicated and capable individuals to join our team, and gives you a reasonable preview of what it takes to be a first-class firefighter.

Benefits of Being a Tooele City Volunteer Firefighter:

While this is a volunteer position, our members receive great benefits, including:

• Enrollment in our Length of Service Award Plan, providing a monthly payment upon attaining age 65.
• Life insurance and workers' compensation coverage.
• Line of duty death, impairment, and other covered benefits.
• Free mental health services for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Death and disability benefits through the Utah Retirement System for eligible volunteer firefighters.
• Free admission to the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course and Pratt Aquatic Center and discounts on select City facility rentals as part of our wellness pass.

Recognizing Your Service: The F.I.R.E. Incentive Program

Tooele City is proud to offer the F.I.R.E. Program (Firefighter Incentive for Response and Engagement) as another way to recognize and reward the valuable service of our volunteer firefighters.

Through the F.I.R.E. Program, eligible firefighters earn Service Points for their participation and service throughout the year. Points may be earned for activities such as responding to calls, attending training and meetings, participating in fire prevention activities, special operations, station work, and other approved department activities.

At the end of the Plan Year, eligible firefighters' Service Points are added together and used to determine each firefighter's share of the F.I.R.E. Incentive Pool. Eligible volunteer firefighters may receive up to $9,000 per Plan Year.

The Tooele Volunteer Firefighter Association and our department committees also provide moral-building events and activities for you and your family, helping you build relationships and feel part of our fire family.