Recruitment
Family Guide
What To Expect
Joining a volunteer fire department affects not only the individual volunteer but their entire family as well. It is an enormous commitment to public service that occasionally interrupts normal family life. Because of this, we encourage all prospective applicants and their families to review the Family Guide created by the National Volunteer Fire Council (link below). This guide provides additional insight regarding the decision to serve as a volunteer firefighter and provides a "reality check" of the likely impact that decision will have on you and your family. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have additional questions!
Volunteer Firefighters Protect Most of America
Approximately 65% of all firefighters in the United States are volunteers. In communities like Briaroaks, volunteer firefighters train to the same standards as career departments, responding to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and hazardous materials incidents — all while holding full-time jobs and raising families.
Carbon Monoxide Is the Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is colorless and odorless, making it impossible to detect without an alarm. Install CO detectors on every level of your home and near sleeping areas. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, and nausea. If your CO alarm sounds, get everyone outside immediately and call 911.