Volunteer

Volunteering
Volunteers with Summit Fire fill several critical roles in the fulfillment of the mission of the Department.  Each role involves the volunteer in operations, training and professional development alongside career personnel.  Summit Fire is committed to an active Volunteer Program and supports this commitment with an excellent package of benefits.

Roles
Summit Volunteers may find that their role is in training for certification as a Firefighter/EMT and as such obtaining a paid part-time position with the Department.  Some volunteers are also considering a career in the fire service and desire the training and experience that they obtain as a volunteer.   Other individuals enjoy working in any capacity that supports the mission of their local fire department and have no interest in either paid work or in pursuing a fire service career.  Whatever the particular circumstance, participation as a Summit Volunteer is rewarding and may lead to many new and exciting experiences.

How
To become a Summit Volunteer you must be at least eighteen years of age, possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and live within the boundaries of Summit Fire District.  Most importantly you must have the ability and willingness to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours of your time to the Department every month. 

Responsibilities
The Summit Volunteer program relies on regular training and continued participation in the activities of the Department.  A Volunteer is expected to attend at least one scheduled training every calendar month and to participate in such other activities during each month that at total of 20 hours of volunteer time are accumulated.

Benefits
Active Volunteers receive a variety of benefits.  A cash stipend of $500 is provided every six months.  The department provides communication equipment (VHF radio and pocket-pager), full personal protective equipment for both structural firefighting and wildland firefighting, and a generous uniform allowance.  In addition, Summit Volunteers participate in a Fire District supported retirement/pension program and the department will provide full tuition, book and fee support for appropriate community college courses and other types of training (AZ State Fire School; State Fire Marshal classes; wildland fire training; and the like).