Standard Operating Procedures
SOP 2005-01 Procedure for becoming a member of BHVFD.
1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Applicant must be physically fit.
3. Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen.
4. Applicant must pass a 20 hour initial fire training session.
5. Applicant must pass a check-off on all equipment.
6. Applicant must pass a driving check off and be signed off before being allowed to drive emergency vehicles.
SOP 2005-02 Procedure for maintaining membership of the BHVFD.
1. Complete 24 hours of training per year.
2. Respond to at least 50% of all structure fires.
3. Respond to at least 33% of all medical and other calls.
4. Complete any special course that is required. (NIMS, HAZMAT, ETC…)
5. Maintain a current motor vehicle operator license.
6. Exceptions may only be made by the fire chief.
Being A Member Of Brick Hatton Volunteer Fire Department Offers Rewards Few Other Things In Life Can Match...
Be it as a volunteer firefighter, rescue specialist, emergency medical technician, fire-police
member, auxiliary or youth member, few opportunities in life can match the sense of pride
that comes from knowing you're making a difference in the lives of others -- something we experience every day! We, at Brick Hatton Volunteer Fire Department, always seek people with a strong desire to help others to join with us -- people with pride and dedication to making the community safer and better. Because our work is so important, we make sure all our firefighters and emergency response personnel are properly trained and equipped. But as anyone can imagine, this is an unending task that requires time and costs money. Working along side our men and women, you may be called upon to save someone's life at a moments notice or assure that those who do are prepared, trained, equipped and ready to do so. We provide the equipment, clothing, insurance, and training.
If being an operational firefighter isn't really quite your 'Cup of Tea,' please know we also need people for
other critical jobs that can be extremely rewarding also. From photography & videography, apparatus &
equipment repairs, facilities upgrading & maintenance, fire prevention & public education, pre-incident
planning, a broad range of administrative duties including researching & implementing technology
enhancements to both our operational and administrative duties – everyone can do something!
When you think about it, in many ways we at BHVFD actually operate a business dealing with the same
issues faced by large corporations and small businesses alike. Our duties include administration, personnel management, record-keeping, finance, fleet maintenance, insurance, taxes, marketing, strategic planning, quality control, compliance with governmental mandates, managing liability, plus being good stewards of the public trust – and the list goes on.
We offer a wide range of jobs, each with a high level of job-satisfaction. All you need to do is to offer time. The "can-do" members of BHVFD will make you feel welcomed, wanted, AND appreciated! If you really want to do something meaningful for your family, friends and neighbors and are willing to take on challenging work, please either call or visit. To learn more about BHVFD either stop by the station when someone is there, or send us a message through the form on the home page!
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Volunteer with the Brick Hatton VFD: The Experience of a Lifetime!
