Volunteer Fire Support Technician On-Scene

COUNTY OF OKALOOSA

Crestview, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Driver's License, Emergency Care, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fire Alarm, Fire Engine, Fire Suppression/Control, Firefighting, Inventory Management, Mathematics, Pumps, Radio Engineering, Radio Operation, Telephone Skills, Truck Driver, Two Way Radio
LOCATION
Crestview, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Volunteer Fire Support Technician On-Scene Salary

See Position Description Location: Crestview, FL Job Type: Volunteer Job Number: 26-051 Department: Public Safety Opening Date: February 6, 2026 Closing Date: February 18, 2026 11:59 PM Central

General Statement of Job

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ONLY. $10 STIPENED PER COUNTY GUIDELINES

Examples of Work

• Respond to emergency calls including fires and fire alarms, emergency medical calls, hazardous conditions, and other emergency situations. • Performs non-certified firefighting support duties, to include, driving and/or operating fire apparatus, operating radio equipment, operating and maintaining firefighting tools, opening and closing fire hydrants and/or mapping fire hydrants, directing traffic away from hazardous or sensitive areas/protection of fire hose, warm-zone rescue activities, emergency medical care, and stabilizing hazardous situations for firefighters and bystanders, additional details below: • Implements actions necessary to save lives and property. • Assist in maintaining scene safety for all personnel and bystanders. • Drives/operates fire department apparatus to emergency scenes or other assignments. • Operates and maintains firefighting equipment and tools. • Assists in the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment. • Attends ongoing training classes and drills; maintains required certifications. • Assists with control of scene and non-injured parties. • Completes required reports and paperwork for incidents. • Performs fire prevention duties as assigned. • Maintains adequate inventory; restocks as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires a good driving record.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license. Certification in CPR and EVOC is required within 6 months of appointment. Requires training and/or certification in at least one area of "warm zone" mission execution within two (2) months of appointment. Examples include, but are not limited to, Fire Truck Driver, Fire Truck Pump Operator/Engineer, Radio Communications Specialist, Fire Tool Technician, Fire Hydrant Technician, Traffic Direction/Fire Hose Protection, Firefighter Rehab Technician, etc.

Must Live Within Okaloosa County or Within 15 Miles of Station 41

Physical Requirements & Abilities

• Must meet medical and physical agility standards as established. • Requires exertion upwards of 200 pounds of force occasionally, 100 pounds of force frequently, and 50 pounds of force constantly in the performance of warm-zone fire suppression duties, evacuation and care of injured persons, and the use of emergency and related fire equipment. • Must be able to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces frequently. • Requires the ability to position self in confined areas, for work overhead and to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, poles, ramps, and the like. • Must always maintain composure in response to emergency situations. • This position requires exposure to situations typical of warm zone fire suppression duties. Requires exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. • Must be able to move about on hands, knees, and feet. The ability to grasp, pull, pinch, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands is required. • May require ability to read gauges and use computational math in certain situations. • Ability to communicate and interpret information through two-way radio.

Required Questions

  1. Do you understand this is a VOLUNTEER position? Yes No

  2. This position requires that you live within Okaloosa County or within 15 miles of Station 41, 4418 Poverty Creek Rd., Crestview, FL 32536, if out of Okaloosa County. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No

  3. Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED? Yes No

  4. Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No

  5. Do you possess a current CPR certification or can you obtain within 6 months of appointment? Yes, I possess a current CPR certification No, I do not possess a current CPR certification but CAN/WILL obtain within 6 months of appointment. No, I do not possess a current CPR certification and CANNOT/WILL NOT obtain within 6 months of appointment.

  6. Do you currently possess an EVOC certification or can you obtain within 6 months of appointment? Yes, I possess a current EVOC certification No, I do not possess a current EVOC certification but CAN/WILL obtain within 6 months of appointment. No, I do not possess a current EVOC certification and CANNOT/WILL NOT obtain within 6 months of appointment.

  7. Do you possess training and/or certification in at least one area of "warm zone" mission execution or can you obtain within two (2) months of appointment? Examples include, but are not limited to, Fire Truck Driver, Fire Truck Pump Operator/Engineer, Radio Communications Specialist, Fire Tool Technician, Fire Hydrant Technician, Traffic Direction/Fire Hose Protection, Firefighter Rehab Technician, etc. Yes, I possess training and/or certification in at least one area of "warm zone" mission execution. No, I do not possess training and/or certification in at least one area of "warm zone" mission execution but CAN/WILL obtain within two (2) months of appointment. No, I do not possess training and/or certification in at least one area of "warm zone" mission execution and CANNOT/WILL NOT obtain within two (2) months of appointment.

  8. Have you had more than 1 at-fault accident within the past 12 months? Yes No

  9. Have you had 3 or more moving violations within the past 3 years? Yes No

  10. Have you had 2 or more at-fault accidents within the past 3 years? Yes No

  11. Have you had a DUI or Reckless Driving offense within the past 3 years? Yes No

  12. Do you possess a valid driver license? Yes No

Employer Information

Okaloosa County Address: 302 N. Wilson St. Suite 203 Crestview, Florida, 32536 Phone: (850) 689-5870 Website: http://www.myokaloosa.com

About the Company

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COUNTY OF OKALOOSA