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Volunteers - Overview & Information

Volunteering is giving of yourself and your time to others needs. Is there a champion in you? If so, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue can use YOU!

	Traditional Volunteer Program If you're interested in become a Volunteer Firefighter, EMT or First Responder, this is the option for you. Intern Program If you're in college and considering a career in the fire service or medical profession and want to gain real life knowledge and skills, this is the option for you. High School Fire Science Program If you are a junior or senior in high school and are interested in the the fire service, this is the option for you.
Other helpful information to become volunteer:
	Requirements & Procedures for Volunteers Wondering what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter or medical professional? FAQ to Become a Volunteer (pdf file) Have a question about volunteering? Look here and see if your question is answered. Firefighter Recruit Academy Information Want more information on the next Recruit Academy? Want to know when the volunteer application and entry process is occurring next? Volunteer Brochure (pdf file) Get more information on our volunteer program and download our brochure.

Emergency Response Volunteer Opportunities: What’s in it for me?
In a word, “experience”. It is said that most firefighters will experience a “Once in a Lifetime” event during a career in the fire service. Since 1980 alone, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue (C2FR) has been involved in more than its fair share of historic events such as the second largest landslide in U.S. history, the 500 and 1,000 year flooding events, a head-on train collision, mass casualty motor vehicle accidents, two natural gas interstate transmission pipeline explosions, the Ball Park wildland urban interface fire, not to mention approximately 4,700 calls annually of typical EMS and fire related emergencies.

C2FR, a combination career & volunteer fire department, covers approximately 170 square miles and is located in and around the cities of Kelso and Longview, Washington, between the cities of Castle Rock and Kalama on the I-5 corridor. Our volunteer response crews consist of approximately 100 dedicated men and women who respond to various emergencies from one of our six stations. Our career response crews consist of three platoons of eight full-time paid members, each supplemented by various volunteer programs. The primary services provided by C2FR include BLS response, ALS transport, structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, and shorebased water rescue.

Are you preparing for a career in the fire service?
Have you ever wondered if a career in the fire or emergency medical services was really for you? From the High School Fire Science Program, to the Traditional Volunteer Program to the Intern Program, from no experience to extensive experience, we have a variety of programs to meet your needs. Contact Janey Gregory, Volunteer Liaison at 360.575.6298 or drop by and meet with her and see if it would be in your best interest to join our team in any one of the following programs mentioned above.

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