Equal Opportunity Statement:

Applicants are not required to give any information prohibited by law. Our volunteer policies are nondiscriminatory regarding age, color, sex, race, religion, national origin and disabilities for qualified applicants.

12164 Elkin Hwy 268 Ronda, NC 28670 (336) 258-1062

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

The following are volunteer positions within the department.

Volunteer Firefighter

All applicants not N.C. firefighter 1 certified will be classified as Non-Interior firefighters. A Non-Interior firefighter performs limited service work in fire suppression, hazardous material mitigation, and rescue, and does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Individuals must excecute orders of their supervisor promptly and efficiently. Applicants N.C. Firefighter 1 certified performs intermedieat protective service work in fire supression. Work is performed under regular supervision. Individual must execute orders of their supervisor promptly and efficiently. No personnel will perform medical care until N.C. Emergency Medical Technician Certified. 

Junior Volunteer Firefighter

Performs support functions in fire suppression, and rescue; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Individual must execute orders of their supervisor promptly and efficiently.

*16 - 18 years of age. 

*Enrolled in High School with an overall grade of "C" or better. 

*United States citizenship. 

*Pass criminal background check.

*Safe driving record (If applicant has driver's license)

 

Application Directions:

Please fill out this form entirely. Failure to provide all information requested may disqualify you fro the application process. If you have any questions, please call the Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department administration @336-258-1062.

Applicant must obtain and turn in the following documents with this application:

*If applicablle, Copies of fire service certifications, military record, high school diploma or GED

*Signed authorization of background check, pre employment drug testing and disclosure and authorization for a driver's license records check (MVR)

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD / RECRUIT TRAINING

Firefighter / Junior Firefighter

Successful firefighter candidates, who are not N.C. Firefighter certified, must attend and complete the N.C. Firefighter certification classes during the recruit-training period (1 Year for non-certified personnel)

Candidates who are N.C. Firefighter certified must attend recruit training at the department and have six months from their start date to complete the training.

Training Requirements:

No previous training or experience is necessary. Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department provides all training required of department personnel. All personnel are required to complete a minimum number of training hours annually. The training hours are based on the individuals' position within the department.

All Firefighter personnel are required to perform 12 hours of duty time each month. Personnel will be expected to begin performing duty time after the completion ofrecruit training.

AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK

I hereby authorize Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc. to contact, obtain and verify the accuracy of information contained in this application from all previous employers, educational institutions, references, criminal record, driving record and release any and all persons, companies, or agencies responding to such investigation from any liability for any damage due to releasing information pertaining here to. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by me on the application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of the application application or immediate termination of employment, whenever it may be discovered.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS REGUARDING PREEMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

Any individual applying for a volunteer position with the Ronda CommunityVolunteer Fire Department Inc. will be required to submit to a urinalysis drug test as a mandatory part of the application process. This notice serves as a written statement of the department's intention to conduct such testing as part of the application process. The testing will be conducted by a certified laboratory/testing service selected by the department in accordance with the procedures required by applicable state and federal regulations.

Tested applicants will be given a copy of any positive test result. All test results shall be considered confidential by the department and shall not be disclosed to the volunteers of the department, or any other person, other than to those persons for whom such disclosure is necessary.

Positive test results or a refusal to sign this consent form and participate in pre-employment drug testing shall be grounds for denial of a volunteer position. Arrangements for testing will be made by a representative of the department, in consultation with each applicant. Cooperation in scheduling the testing is important for processing an application.

By signing below, you consent to be drug tested and acknowledge you havethoroughly read the foregoing notice, and you understand and agree that in order to be considered for a volunteer position with the Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc., you will comply in full with the department's drug testing policy.

Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department

Disclosure and authorization for a driver's license records check (MVR)

PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING

I authorize the Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department to conduct or hire services to conduct a MVR regarding my driver's license/history. I authorize any parties contacted to release information to my employer or its agent (e.g., aconsumer reporting agency) regarding my previous driving record, licenses, certifications, medical inquiries, history and any other information. I release all persons and entities from liability for damages that may arise from the release of this information. I waive all previsions of law prohibiting the disclosure of Information I understand that the Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department and it's agents cannot guarentee the accuracy of any information reported to it by third parties. I release Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department and its agnets from liability for damages  that arise from errors or omissions in this authorozed inquiry of mydriving history and / or driver's license.

Any applicant who refuses to complete this form, omits material facts, or provides false information, will not be considered to operate a vehicle while with Ronda Community Volunteer Fire Department.