Volunteer Firefighter
Serve Your Community. Make a Difference.
The Vacaville Fire Protection District is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Volunteer Firefighters. Volunteers respond to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, vehicle accidents, wildland incidents, and other emergencies while serving the community with professionalism and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
✔ Be 18 years of age or older
✔ Possess a valid California Driver's License
✔ Have a High School Diploma or GED
✔ Be legally eligible to work or volunteer in the United States
✔ Meet Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS) medical requirements based on NFPA 1580 standards
✔ Successfully complete a DOJ Live Scan background check
Preferred Qualifications
The following certifications are preferred, but not required:
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or EMT
- Firefighter I
- Driver Operator 1A / 1B
Application Process
Applications are available at: (or Online)
Station 64
420 Vine Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
Please submit:
- Completed Volunteer Firefighter Application
- Copy of California Driver's License
- Current DMV Driver Record
- High School Diploma or GED
- Copies of any additional certifications (EMR, EMT, CPR, First Aid, Firefighter I, etc.)
Applications will be reviewed by the Fire Chief or their designee to verify minimum qualifications.
Completed applications will ONLY be accepted IN PERSON during regular business hours:
Station 64
420 Vine Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Position Summary
Volunteer Firefighters respond to fire alarms and emergency incidents to protect life and property. Duties include firefighting, emergency medical care, rescue operations, fire prevention, public education, equipment maintenance, station duties, and ongoing training.
Job Responsibilities
Volunteer Firefighters may:
- Respond to structure, vehicle, wildland, industrial, and hazardous materials incidents.
- Perform fire suppression, rescue, ventilation, search, and victim removal.
- Provide emergency medical care and first aid.
- Inspect, maintain, and operate firefighting equipment, apparatus, tools, and protective gear.
- Conduct fire prevention inspections and public education programs.
- Assist with fire investigations and code compliance activities.
- Participate in regular training, drills, and station maintenance.
- Complete incident reports and maintain department records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform strenuous physical work in hazardous environments, including lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, operating firefighting equipment, climbing ladders, working at heights, and responding safely under emergency conditions.