BE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR COMMUNITY
Do you have an interest in serving your community? Are you looking for a way to help others and gain new skills? We have a job for you!
Red Lodge Fire Rescue is always looking for NEW MEMBERS to join our Fire, EMS, Search and Rescue and Support divisions.
VOLUNTEERING WITH RLFR
Red Lodge Fire Rescue
We are a combination volunteer and career fire department that serves the communities of Red Lodge, Bearcreek, Luther, and surrounding areas in Carbon County, Montana. We provide a wide variety of quality, comprehensive emergency services not often found in communities our size.
Red Lodge Fire Rescue has opportunities to volunteer in the Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Search and Rescue (SAR) and Support Divisions. No prior emergency services experience is necessary, we can train you!
Being a volunteer member of Fire, SAR or EMS is demanding work for both members and their families, but our members find it worth it. You will enjoy camaraderie, new friendships, and an opportunity to learn, advance, and serve neighbors and guests in the community in a meaningful way. You will be a part of something bigger; a vital and respected organization filled with like-minded people from all walks of life.
DIVISIONS
APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINES -
We accept applications throughout the year.
EMS applicants with a license and SUPPORT division applications are reviewed as they are received.
OTHER applications are reviewed based on our recruit training calendar with the following application review deadlines :
EMS - EMT CLASS - Sept 3
SEARCH AND RESCUE - October 15
FIRE - October 25
PROCESS-
After your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the training officer and Assistant Chief in charge of that division. An interview will then be scheduled with the training officer and several members. After the interview, we will perform a background and driver's license check. For licensed EMS members, we will review your license for disciplinary actions.
Download an application and email it to amy@redlodgefire.com, mail it in
or drop it by the station
or fill out an application on-line
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Seasonal Fuel Mitigation Crew
Red Lodge Fire Rescue (RLFR) is accepting applications for positions on the seasonal fuel mitigation crew. The RLFR fuel crew generally works 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime pay on local, regional, and national wildland fire engine assignments. Up to 2 temporary seasonal positions may be hired.
Primary duties will include removing forest fuels from the landscape to reduce wildfire risk. Additional duties may include responding to wildfires, miscellaneous station work, and other duties as assigned. Qualified applicants must work well with others in a physically demanding work environment. Wildland firefighting experience, chainsaw experience, NWCG S-130/190 and S-212 is preferred. Other necessary training will be provided to successful applicants.
The temporary seasonal position is full time from May through October with a salary range of $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Applications due by April 28th, 2025. For questions about the positions, please email Captain Tyler Rae at tyler@redlodgefire.com or call (406) 446-2320. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume and at least two references. Send submissions to:
Red Lodge Fire Rescue
PO Box 318
Red Lodge, MT 59068