Volunteer Applications are open remain open until October 9th 2026. 

 

KVFR Volunteer Application

 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION NIGHT: Wednesday, October 7th at 6 pm- Station 29**. Volunteer Information Night will provide you with further information on what it means to be a volunteer, the various volunteer programs with KVFR, and next steps in becoming a part of KVFR. 

**If you cannot make Volunteer Information Night but are still interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact 509.933.7231. 

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue (KVFR) is a combination department, which means that we have both career full-time firefighters and volunteer firefighters. Volunteers serve an important role in the response model for our community. They respond to emergency calls alongside career members.

Volunteer Programs: 

 Community Volunteers: These volunteer firefighters are assigned to one of the Volunteer Companies within KVFR response area. They respond when their station tones are activated or to any incident they are needed in an all-hazards role (fire, EMS, Hazmat, Wildland, Rescue). Community Volunteer’s will be assigned to any of the following volunteer companies based on response logistics: Badger Pocket (Station 24), Broadview (Station 22), Chief Company Volunteer/Station 29 Volunteer (Station 29), Denmark (Station 23), Fairview (Station 26), Reecer Creek (Station 27), Westside (Station 28), Headquarters (Station 29).

EMS Only Volunteers: A subset of volunteers whose primary interest is emergency medical services. These members are encouraged to respond to all types of emergencies and must maintain EMS certification in good standing.

Single Role Volunteers: A subset of volunteers whose primary interest/skillset is in a response area that benefits KVFR. This could be wildland firefighting, tender operator, heavy equipment operations, etc… These members will be selected on a case-by-case basis based on the needs of KVFR.

 

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER: 

• Fill out an application KVFR Volunteer Application.
• Attend Volunteer Information Night (October 7th, 6 pm @ Station 29- 400 E. Mountain View Ave)
• Sign up for a volunteer interview (this sign-up will be available at Volunteer Information Night)
• If selected to be a volunteer, attend the 2026-2027 volunteer recruit academy.

 

Volunteer Recruit Academy: All KVFR volunteers must complete the recruit academy, which is the initial firefighter safety training. The academy runs from November to April each year. Classroom-based training two nights a week, and then hands-on training on multiple Saturdays. EMS only and single role volunteers will need to attend the annual recruit academy or other designated training for skills identified by the Training Captain. The academy will include opportunities to test for IFSAC FF1, Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Operations. Under certain circumstances, a volunteer may be brought on mid-year based on the applicant’s skill level and need to KVFR. If a volunteer is brought on mid-year, they will be expected to attend the next recruit academy for any classes and skills identified by the Training Captain