Become a Volunteer
WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Download the packet below and email it to firechief@evgov.org
BI-ANNUAL CLASSES
EVFD holds 1 training class a year starting in January.
JOIN SUPPORT
Want to volunteer but don't want to be a firefighter? Join support! More information below
WEEKLY CLASSROM AND HANDS ON
Mandatory classroom and hands on training is held every Tuesday night. Each night trainees progress through their coursework and required skills to complete FF I and FF II through the State Firemen's and Firemarshals' Association of Texas.
QUARTERLY LIVE FIRE TRAINING
EVFD trains 1 Saturday per quarter at a live fire training facility. All live fire training is mandatory and trainees will learn invaluable knowledge and skills when working a live fire scene.
ONE ON ONE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
During standby shifts, instructors and active firefighters work with trainees to further expand their knowledge and skills. We have ten certified instructors to assist in this process as well as many experienced firefighters.
Be Active
Volunteers are required to sign up for weekly shifts in addition to their weekly training with a combined minimum of 24 hours per month.
Be Strong
Being a firefighter is very labor intensive. All Volunteers must be physically able to perform every task.
Be Brave
When there are fires and explosions, most people flee and run in the opposite direction. Firefighters, however, go towards them. When disaster strikes, firefighters are one of the first officials to reach the scene. Even in medical emergencies, firefighters are responding to the call.
Our Instructors
Our experienced FF1 and FF2 instructors will help you every step of the way
Larry Swartz
Captain/ FF Instructor
Jeff Ballew
Chief/FF Instructor
Questions? email firechief@evgov.org