Volunteer Fire Prevention Reserve

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Orange, CA

Job Type: Volunteer/Non-paid

Job Number: 01327

Department: Fire Department

Division: Fire Prevention Division

Opening Date: 06/30/2023

Definition of the Position

The Orange City Fire Department's Prevention Reserve Program is a volunteer-based, professional development and career preparation program. This program gives members of the community the opportunity to augment full-time career Fire Prevention staff with the delivery of fire prevention, public education, and community service, and to assist staff captains with special projects and tasks.

Fire Prevention Reserves Volunteers donate their time and service to the community based on civic and humanitarian reasons, as well as for professional/career development.

Examples of Duties

Performs fire and life safety inspections in non-complex facilities as directed to ensure conformance with laws, codes, and ordinances.

Assists Fire Safety Specialists with fire and life safety inspections for special events.

Assists Fire Safety Specialists with public education activities and events.

Under the direction of a Fire Safety Specialist or Hazardous Materials Specialist, responds to complaints or referrals of fire and life safety hazards and/or code violations.

Maintains fire prevention office, equipment, resources, materials, and is responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicles.

Drives and operates department vehicles in a manner consistent with safety and due regard for the welfare of the public and personnel.

Maintains uniforms, protective clothing, and assigned safety equipment in a neat, clean, safe manner and in readiness to perform duties.

Participates in all assigned training.

Attends fire prevention association meetings at the discretion of the program coordinator, as available.

Assists with toy collection and delivery for the annual Spark of Love toy drive.

May be assigned to assist the prevention, training, and administrative Staff Captain as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application submittal.

Must have completed, or be enrolled in, courses in fire safety or a related field.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License, automobile insurance, and a satisfactory driving record are required at time of appointment. This volunteer position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides the City of Orange Risk Management Division with the incumbent's driving record and status.

Must be able to commit to volunteering a minimum of 8 hours a week during operating hours of the bureau (Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm).

Must be able to pass a background check.

Must be of good health and pass a medical exam.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Application Screening - Pass/Fail (Screening includes verification of Minimum Qualifications.)
2. Interview - Pass/Fail (Candidates should be prepared to discuss their education, work experience, community involvement, etc.)
3. Background Investigation - Pass/Fail (Candidates selected for further consideration, including alternates, will be referred to a background investigation. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, Department of Justice/FBI criminal background check, employment reference check, DMV check, etc.)
4. Medical Exam - Pass/Fail (The medical exam is conducted through the City of Orange's designated physician which includes drug and alcohol testing. The initial exam costs are paid by the City of Orange.)

WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE:
Volunteer Fire Prevention Reserves are covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance which covers injuries or illness occurring while volunteering, if the injury or illness is determined to be related to activities as a Fire Prevention Reserve.

UNIFORMS:

The City of Orange provides uniforms to all Volunteer Fire Prevention Reserves. Fire Prevention Reserves must provide their own boots.

01

This position is a volunteer and unpaid position.

• I acknowledge and understand the information above.

02

Do you have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid California Class C Driver License, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

04

A requirement of this volunteer/unpaid position is that you must be enrolled in, or have already completed, a fire safety course. Do you currently meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please use the space below to list all fire safety courses you are enrolled in or have already completed. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please indicate "N/A" in the space below.

06

Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you available to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours per week during operating hours of the Fire Prevention Bureau (Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you acknowledge that all candidates are subject to a full background investigation including fingerprinting, a physical, and a drug screen?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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