How do I become a member of the Stratmoor Hills Fire Department?

We are always looking for more volunteers. We typically run 2 recruit classes per year, one in the spring and one in the fall. We accept applications year round and keep them on file until another class is needed. We then interview applicants, accepting the number of needed personnel. You are then asked to complete a physical abilities test (unless you have a current CPAT Certification). Once you have completed this testing, you may be asked to join our next recruit class. If you would like to fil out an aplication you can either come into the station, or follow this link 

What is the time commitment expected from a member?

The department has a mandatory training attendance policy. We train weekly on Thursday nights at 7 - 9 pm. Our members also work shifts, picked at the end of the previous month. There are firefighter shifts as well as dispatch shifts. Our department dispatches ourselves, as well as the Ellicott Fire Department. This usually works out to about 4-6 shifts per month. That is the minimum time requirement to be an active member of the department. As a recruit, you will be expected to complete a recruit academy offered on Thursday nights from 7 - 9 pm which involves obtaining Colorado State Firefighter 1 and EMT-Basic certifications. Recruit members also complete training on "in house" items such as apparatus (truck) invintory, dispatch, and EMS testing.

An "In district" member may be asked to respond to an alarm, while you are at home. The amount of time required to respond to and handle emergency calls is unknown (the key is prevention!).  We average about 4 calls per day and an average call last one hour.  Most of the members make 3-5 calls per week. Emergency services do not work from appointments, so our members must be ready 24 hours a day. 

Who can become a member?

Anyone who lives within 3 driving miles of our fire station on B street, may become what is considered an "In Distrrict member" (IDM). These members can be Volunteer Firefighters or Volunteer Dispatchers. To become an "In District Member", residence is all that is required. If you live outside of these limits, you may become an "Out of District Member" (ODM), but you must be certified to the Colorado or National Registry EMT-Basic level. Once you have gone through our application and screening process as well as a physical ability test (for firefighter applicants only: CPAT accepted) and have been accepted as a member, you will be asked to obtain a number of certifications (Colorado Firefighter One and Colorado EMT-B as a couple of examples). 

Do your Volunteers recieve any compensation?

The Volunteer Fire Service is truely demanding. Not only is it a very physically demanding job, it is very technical. The rewards of the Fire Service are far too many to list, but the Stratmoor Hills Fire Department recognizes that volunteerism in the county is declining and most of our volunteer members are looking for a career in the Fire Service. We offer real word experience. We offer various oppertunities for training (locally and nationally). Some of this training will earn members certifications, ideal for resume building. You may also be given the oppertunity to work part time "fill in shifts". We also offer a small stipend at the end of each year