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Volunteer Firefighting and Emergency
Medical Services are two of the most rewarding things a person can
do. We follow in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, who formed the
first Volunteer Fire Company in the 18th Century. You can also
support the department in other ways by volunteering with the
Auxiliary or as an Associate Member.
Firefighting
Application - Click here
for a pdf version
Any resident may submit an application for
membership at any one of the twelve Cy-Fair VFD stations. Click the
Application link above for a .pdf version of the application. Station
meetings are held most Thursday evenings beginning a 7:00 p.m. This
is a good time to stop by to learn more about volunteer
firefighting.
Training
Every new member is required to complete a cadet program before the
individual is authorized to fight fire. This program is about 90
hours long and held 3 times a year. Classes are conducted 2 nights a
week and on some Saturdays for a period of about 8 weeks.
After the cadet program, the individual is a Chauffeur's Assistant.
This is to allow for additional training time at the station-level
and for the person to get limited hands-on experience at fires until
he/she is ready to be a firefighter.
Equipment
The uniform and firefighting clothing is provided to the new member
by the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department. This equipment remains the
property of the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department and must be
returned upon leave.
Time Commitment
After the initial cadet class, most stations require the individual
to attend meetings (held on Thursday evenings) and to regularly
respond to emergencies. This total time commitment can average about
4 hours a week.
Emergency Medical Services
Application
Same as firefighting
Training
The department does not provide the Emergency Medical Technician
certification course. However, this program may be found at local
community colleges. This is a 120+ course that includes actual
hospital and ambulance rotations, and is typically held in the
evenings and weekends. Additional advanced level courses including
EMT-Paramedic are also available through these colleges.
After passing the Texas Department of Health exam, the individual
must pass a local protocol test and complete the ambulance preceptor
program, which requires about 48 hours of assisting on the ambulance
(for EMT-Basic).
Time Commitment
Same as firefighting
Associate Membership
Associate Members of the Department are non-voting members and may
not respond to fires or medical emergencies. These individuals
provide other support to the department including as Public Safety
Educators. Auxiliary Members are also Associate Members.
Application
Same as firefighting
Time Commitment
Requirements may differ between stations
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