Fire Corps Volunteer Program - Fire District

Fire Corps Volunteer Program - Fire District

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Unpaid Intern

Job Number

26-FIREVol-01

Department

Fire District

Division

85510 - SB County FPD - Admin

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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The Job

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San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is proud to provide residents of San Bernardino County with meaningful volunteer opportunities. Recognizing that community outreach and education, fire prevention, and assistance during disasters and other emergencies are critical to its mission, the SBCoFPD will recruit and train volunteers to integrate with and support various functions and duties.

The Fire Corps Program is a nationally recognized volunteer program administered locally by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Fire Corps volunteers are assigned a wide range of duties within the various Divisions of the Fire District and are supervised by Division coordinators who oversee their responsibilities. Volunteers are expected to properly learn and conduct tasks that will support and augment Fire District staff on a day-to-day basis and potentially during emergency incidents or natural disasters. This allows full-time personnel to focus on operations and training while at the same time increasing capacity for large scale responses and services.

The main focus areas of the Fire Corps program are emergency incident support, public education and outreach, fire prevention and community risk reduction, and administrative support. Some examples of duties include:

• Conducting rehab operations
• Videography or photography
• Educational programs
• Community events
• Evacuation shelter support
• Clerical or office duties
• Red Flag Warning Patrol
• Smoke alarm distribution
• Transport and Logistics
• Social Media/Graphic Design

This is an at-will Volunteer Program without monetary benefits. The Volunteer may be called upon to assist the county in providing normal or emergency services.

Volunteer Program Requirements- To be an eligible Fire Corps Volunteer for Fire District, the volunteer minimum requirements are as follows:

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Completion of volunteer application
• Successful in passing a DOJ/FBI background and reference check
• Adherence to County policies (vehicles, uniforms, conduct)
• Time commitment of minimum four (4) hours per month
• Fire Corps volunteers orientation academy
• Registration as a State of CA Disaster Service Worker (DSW)
• Completion of online FEMA course IS 100.c Introduction to the Incident Management System
• Driver Awareness Training
• IS-700, and SEMS Introduction (provided online)

This position does not have benefits.

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MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Do you have a valid CA drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have fire service experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently participating in a college internship program?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to Q.5, provide the name of college.

07

Are you currently volunteering with SBCoFD or any other organization?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered yes to Q.7, provide the name of organization or department within SBCoFD.

09

Indicate the areas below that interest you.

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Fire Suppression
• Supporting rehab operations
• Community events
• Red Flag Warning Patrol
• Videography or photography
• Evacuation shelter support
• Smoke alarm distribution
• Clerical or office duties
• Transport and Logistics
• Educational programs
• Social Media/Graphic Design

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How many hours per month are you available to volunteer?

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Which days of the week are you available to volunteer?

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Are you able to volunteer during evenings and weekends?

• Evenings only
• Weekends only
• Both evenings and weekends

13

Are you available to be on call?

• Yes
• No

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References: Provide a list of personal and/or professional references. For each reference, include the individual's name, title or position, affiliated organization, and current contact phone number.

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VOLUNTEER RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, BIG BEAR VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT VOLUNTEER RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Please read carefully! This is a legal document that affects your legal rights.

I want to participate in volunteer activities for San Bernardino County, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, Board Governed County Service Areas, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, and San Bernardino County Flood Control District, henceforth referred to as "County." As a County volunteer, I freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release & Waiver of Liability under the following terms:

1. Assumption of Risk. I understand that my work for the County may include activities that are hazardous and/or physically strenuous and that I may be exposed to personal injury, death, or damage to my property as a result of my activities, the activities of other persons, or the conditions under which my services are performed while participating in County volunteer activities. I agree to assume the entire risk of injury, death, property damage or harm arising from my work as a volunteer. I also agree with the following: I will follow all instructions, if any, provided by the County, its employees, or volunteer coordinators. I will only use equipment that I know how to operate and use safely. I will not undertake any activity for which I do not feel sufficiently prepared or able and until I have received instructions. I will take all reasonable precautions to avoid injury to myself and to others and damage to property.

2. Waiver and Release. I hereby release and forever waive any causes of action of any type against the San Bernardino County, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, Board Governed County Service Areas, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, and San Bernardino County Flood Control District, their officers, directors, employees, and other County volunteers including all liability for my injury, illness, death, or property damages arising from my participation in this volunteer activity, on behalf of myself, my heirs, and my assigns.

3. Indemnity Clause. I do hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless San Bernardino County, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, Board Governed County Service Areas, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, and San Bernardino County Flood Control District, their officers, directors, agents, employees, other volunteers, and each of them (Indemnitees) from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, cost, expenses, actual attorneys fees, judgments, losses and liabilities of every kind and nature whatsoever (Claims) arising out of my work as a volunteer. I understand that this release discharges the above Indemnitees from any liability that may result from my work whether caused by the negligence of the Indemnitees to the extent allowed by law, but not arising from the sole negligence of Indemnitees.

4. Medical Treatment. I release and discharge the County from any claim that arises or may arise due to any first aid, medical treatment, or service rendered to me.

5. Insurance. The County does not have responsibility for providing any health, medical or disability insurance coverage for me. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY AS A VOLUNTEER TO ENSURE I HAVE MEDICAL/HEALTH INSURANCE. I understand that if I drive my personal vehicle for County business while volunteering, I must have a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance.

6. Photographic Release. I grant to the County the right to use photographic images and video or audio recordings of me that are made by the County or others during my volunteer work for the County.

7. Duration of Release. My agreement to the terms in this Release & Waiver of Liability applies as long as I volunteer for the County.

8. Other. I agree that this Release & Waiver of Liability is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of California and that this Release & Waiver of Liability is governed by and will be interpreted according to the laws of California. I understand that should any part of this Release & Waiver of Liability be ruled invalid by a court, the other parts will remain valid and continue to be in effect.

9. California Civil Code Section 1542 Waiver. I expressly acknowledge and agree that all rights under section 1542 of the California Civil Code are expressly waived. That statute reads as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."

I certify that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and agree to the above terms and conditions.

• Yes
• No

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NON-EMPLOYMENT: I understand and acknowledge that I am not an employee of SBC, nor its subsidiaries or affiliates. I understand and acknowledge that I will receive no employee benefits during or following my volunteer service.

• I understand and acknowledge the above statement.

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APPLICATION COMPLETE: I understand and agree that submitting this application does not automatically register me as a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I may begin my appointment. By submitting this form, I attest that the information I have provided on the form is true and accurate.

• I understand and acknowledge the above statement.

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Thank you for submitting your application. The Fire District will reach out to you directly.

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Employer San Bernardino County

Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

TTY Users: 711

Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs