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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Red Lodge Fire Rescue. The volunteer EMT’s within the department are represented by the Red Lodge EMS Association. The position of emergency medical technician (EMT) is one of tremendous responsibility and individual dedication. Being an EMT demands a great deal from each individual. Our department is held in the highest esteem by our community. We are a progressive organization that maintains a high level of professionalism and expertise. Becoming a member of our team carries with it not only tremendous responsibility, but it also carries a lot of personal pride. This department is very proud of the men and women who are part of the organization. The individuals you will meet are highly motivated and committed to improving our community. We constantly strive to enhance, upgrade, and improve the level of fire protection and emergency services we provide.
We hope the information contained herein is helpful to you and your family. Should you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact us or stop by the station. If you would like to apply to become a member, please fill out an application and return it to the station or a department member.
Sincerely,
Tom Kuntz Aaron McDowell Fire Chief Deputy Chief
Who Can Apply?
Applicants for the position of EMS volunteer must be 18 years or older and should be in good physical and mental health. The applicant must possess a current Montana driver’s license, have a good driving record, and may not have a criminal record.
A question that is often asked by applicants is: “Will I be required to respond to every call or be available 24 hours a day?” The answer is NO! Your ability to respond is extremely important. Red Lodge EMS operates with personnel on call. You will sign up for 12 hours shifts according to your schedule. There is a requirement for a certain number of on call hours, generally one 12 hour shift per week, average. There is also a requirement to attend a certain number of monthly meetings and trainings. Your ability to sign up for call will be evaluated during your interview and also during your recruit and probationary periods.
How Do I Apply?
You are required to complete and file an application. Your application will be reviewed by the fire department and you will be notified when we would like you to complete the interview process. During your interview you will meet a panel of EMS volunteers and any further questions you may wish to have answered can be done during this interview. The department will complete a background check, driving record check and your references will be called. It is important that all information requested on the application be completed in detail. Becoming a member of the Red Lodge EMS Volunteers requires careful selection. The selection process is designed to help the department recruit men and women who will become the safest and most effective EMS volunteers on any emergency scene.
Failure to provide adequate information will be just cause for rejecting your application for membership. Please provide all information as requested on the application form.
How Will I Be Trained?
As an EMS volunteer, you will become a member of a team of one of the most respected volunteer organizations in the United States. As a recruit EMS volunteer, you will undergo training that will provide you with the basic skills of EMS work. This training will be a mixture of lecture, practical instruction, hands on skills and self study. During your period as a recruit EMS volunteer, you will be learning your job skills as an EMS volunteer. This is important to ensure your safety as well as the safety of other EMS volunteers and the patients you will be working with. Training programs that will be covered during your probationary period will include the following recommended topics:
Introduction to the Emergency Medical Service, Tools and Equipment on the ambulances and quick response vehicles, lifting and moving of patients, pre-call preparation, post-call documentation and clean up, the Incident Command System, and radio communications.
You will be offered the opportunity to become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician with the National Registry of EMT’s and the State of Montana. It is the EMT that serves as patient care attendants. State Law requires that two certified EMT’s be present on each ambulance call. We strongly encourage you to take these training opportunities.
Upon successful completion of your recruit training, you will begin your period as a probationary EMS volunteer. This period of time will be used to further provide you with the necessary training and skills to become a veteran EMS volunteer. This however, does not end your training. In fact, your service as an EMS volunteer begins your continuing education to stay abreast of training skills and EMS techniques, latest equipment and emergency procedures relating to emergency services. You will continue to receive your training on a regular basis by attending the department training classes offered at various times throughout each month |
