Become A Volunteer Any resident of the Lyons RFPD, 18 years of age or older, (16-17 years old for cadetfirefighters), may apply for membership with the Lyons RFPD as a volunteer firefighter and/or be employed with the EMS staff. Each applicant for membership as a volunteer firefighter or cadet must attend four drills with the Lyons RFPD prior to becoming a member. Applicants will be subject to and must have an acceptable: driving record, background check, reference check and initial drug testing. After satisfactory completion of these requirements the Fire Chief will evaluate & approve or disapprove volunteer membership. Each employee applicant of the Lyons RFPD Ambulance Service must be certified with the State of Oregon as an EMT: Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic and meet all requirements for their level of certification. EMT applicants must provide copies of all required certifications to the EMS Coordinator prior to employment. Applicants will be subject to and must have an acceptable: driving record, background check, reference check and initial drug testing. After satisfactory completion of these requirements an EMT applicant must be approved by the EMS Coordinator and Fire Chief. For more information, stop by the District office or download the application now. |