Recruitment

Volunteer Opportunities

We Are Volunteers that Care.

The Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department uses volunteers for fire suppression and support functions.  You do not have to be a firefighter to be a volunteer.  Support functions such as infomation technology, fundraising, recordkeeping, and vehicle maintenance are just as important.

Interested in Joining Our Fire Supression Team?

For those wanting to be part of our response side, you must:

  • Reside within 10 miles of our training center loacted at 3001 Calaveras Road, Milpitas.

  • Be a current California EMT or Paramedic

  • Have recently completed a fire academy at the Firefighter 1 level or above.

  • Have no felony convictions

  • Do not have an unsatisfactory driving record

  • Be able to pass a drug test and backgroud check

  • Are fit and able to conduct work at an arduous level

Current Recruitment Status:  CLOSED

Just keep an eye on our recruitment status below and when it is "open" you can start the process by filling out the form below. Once we have opened recruitment, we will reach back out to those who we would want to come in for an interview.  Interest cards are only taken when we are actively recruiting.

Interest Card

Full Name Home Address Phone Number E-mail I am interested in volunteering for:
Qualifications for Fire Supression Volunteer
I am 18 years of age or older
I am a California EMT or Paramedic
I have attended a fire academy
I have a current driver's license
I can pass a physical, including a drug test and background check
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