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How to volunteer to help fight fire in california?

I want to help out somewhat to fight the fire, or at least help evacuating people.
If you are a firefighter, see if your agency, state, or firefighter’s association are sending volunteers. Assignments for the type of work you describe go through local, state, federal channels….using the incident command system.
You could check this web page for [...]

Our volunteer fire department needs a fire truck donated.?

Does anyone know of another fire department or anyone who would be willing to donate a fire truck or building supplies for our building that is falling down.
For the truck, you might try your state legislastors like the gfolks in this story did: http://www.missourinet.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=38488733-15D1-4DE9-A333EB7C36FBC297
You might also post your message here: http://forums.firehouse.com/showthread.php?t=47742
Or you could solicit donations [...]

Do VOLUNTEER firefighters usually need to go to a fire academy?

I am currently 17 years old, and I am interested in joining the fire department when I am 18 (as a volunteer). Does anyone know if volunteers need to go to an academy, or is that just for a career firefighters? Thanks for your help
You do have to go through some fire safety [...]

How are non-volunteer fire and rescue workers compensated?

Is it based on an hourly wage or a fixed annual salary?
What about overtime?
Links would be greatly appreciated!
You may find these links helpful:
http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/685/Firefighter.html
http://www.jobmonkey.com/firefighting/pay.html

How are non-volunteer fire and rescue workers compensated?

Is it based on an hourly wage or a fixed annual salary?
What about overtime?
Links would be greatly appreciated!
You may find these links helpful:
http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/685/Firefighter.html
http://www.jobmonkey.com/firefighting/pay.html

Are there any volunteer fire departments in or around Wichita Kansas?

If so, what are the names of them and where are they. I am moving to Wichita soon, temporarily unless I find a job and once I find a job, I want to consider joining a volunteer fire department. I just don’t know that area well so could I get some help?
Most of [...]

Why wont they let me volunteer for the fire department?

I’m 16, pretty self conscience and motivated to be pushed as far as I can go. I always wanted a job helping people when they need it most. My friend (who is 21 now) was able to join the fire department for training when he was 16, why cant I?
Why would they raise an age [...]

How can I find a list of all the volunteer fire companies in my state?

I’m a new stage hypnotist looking to help out fire companies by doing fundraisers for them. I’m trying to find a list of volunteer fire companies in my state. Is there some place that maintains a list that include mailing address? Preferably in electronic format.
Since the State provides the training for the [...]

I am the head of our fundraising committee at a volunteer fire department and I’m trying to get good ideas…?

Last year the person that was in charge did a horrible job and I feel like I need to make up for what she did. We didn’t get too much money last year and I want to make up for it this year. Any good ideas for fundraisers?? I’m not very creative.
We have [...]

in ct are the volunteer fire/ems allowed to have red and blues lights on there car?

or are they only supposed to have red.
Different areas may have different colors. When an alert goes out, they have to respond to the station Immediately.