Once you sign up to be a member, you will need to be trained for your role within the department. Training requirements vary by state, locality, and department. The time investment depends on the level of training and certifications your specific department requires. Fire departments typically provide or arrange for volunteer personnel to receive all required training at little to no cost to the individual.

In general, volunteers should expect to be asked to complete certification training for one or more of the following: CPR, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Mayday/Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Hazmat Operations, Wildland Firefighter

Contact your local department to learn what training they require.