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The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Needs You!

  • Are you a resident, live nearby, or are you employed by the town of Columbia?
     

  • Are you 16 years of age or older?

Certifications and Experience not required for application

Please inquire about training

Fill out the form below and someone from our
membership committee will reach out to you

OPPORTUNITIES 

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  • Join the proud tradition of the CVFD family 

  • Help your neighbors and community in times of need 

  • Earn a tax abatement up to $2000/year 

  • Learn new skills useful in all areas of life 

  • Receive training and equipment provided at Department cost 

  • Participate in grant writing and administrative functions of CVFD 

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WHO WE ARE? 

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  • We are your neighbors 

  • We range in age from 16 years to 65+ years  

  • Respond to over 800 calls for EMS, fire and fire related, and mutual aid 

  • We spend over 1300 hours on training 

  • We are 100% volunteer 

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FIRE 

Firefighters

 

Learn to work as a team to protect lives and property. Participate in Department training and State certified programs. Duties include extrication of victims at fires and accidents, water rescue, containment of hazmat incidents, suppression of all types of fires including structure, brush, and vehicle. Assist with medical calls and provide mutual aid to surrounding towns. 

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EMS 

​Medical | Trauma | Accidents 

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Be a part of pre-hospital assessment and treatment to stabilize patients and prevent further injury. Learn the skills necessary to report accurately and provide rapid transport. Training is provided for Certified EMT's (Emergency Medical Technicians) 

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If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form below and provide your name, email address and a contact phone number so that we can reach out to you. 

Volunteer

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