| Fire Reserves |
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| Even though the City of Santa Clara maintains
a full-time, professional Fire Department, the volunteer force,
which was created in 1854, has been retained as a viable part
of the City's fire fighting and emergency response force.
The volunteer force comprises up to 75 individuals, organized
into six companies. These volunteers respond directly to incidents
in their own cars. They work alongside the paid firefighters
at fires, and at other emergency responses including disasters.
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| Why Volunteer? |
| If you are interested in a career in the fire
service, the Santa Clara Fire Department Volunteer/Reserves
provides training and on-the-job experience that may be the
key difference between yourself and other potential firefighter
candidates. In a normal month, a volunteer can receive up to
40 hours of fire service training and numerous hours of actual
incident experience. The volunteers have high standards and
the requirements are strictly enforced.
Being a Volunteer Reserve is also an opportunity for you
to participate in our community. Volunteers learn about the
various areas of the city and become familiar with your City's
government. If you are new to the area and interested in fire
fighting, then the Volunteer/Reserves can be your key to the
community.
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| Requirements To Be A Volunteer |
- 18 years of age or older
- Legal resident of Santa Clara
- In good health, and able to pass physical ability examination
- Valid drivers license
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| How To Apply |
| Applications can be picked up at Fire Department
headquarters, 777 Benton St., Santa Clara. Applications are
accepted throughout the year. The testing process is conducted
during May and October; applications should be submitted by
the end of April and September for those examinations. The testing
process includes a physical ability exam, an oral exam, and
a background evaluation. |
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