COMMUNITY · COMMITMENT · VOLUNTEER

SERVE YOUR
COMMUNITY.
JOIN DISTRICT 12.

Volunteer fire and EMS personnel make an important difference in the communities they serve.

START THE CONVERSATION

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Tell us about your interest in serving. Your inquiry will be sent to admin@mason12.org.

VOLUNTEER INQUIRY

Ask about serving.

Share your contact details and what you’d like to know about current volunteer opportunities.

Do not include urgent reports, medical information, or sensitive personal details. For emergencies, call 911.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Volunteer openings, eligibility requirements, training expectations and applicant steps may change. Use the inquiry form to ask the District for current information.

VOLUNTEER POLICY · 330.4.1

Recruitment & qualifications.

The District’s volunteer recruitment policy sets out the following expectations.

Recruitment

Volunteers are recruited on a continuous and ongoing basis, consistent with District policy on equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employment.

  • A primary qualification is an interest in, and an ability to assist the District in serving the public.

Minimum qualifications

Volunteer positions share these baseline expectations:

  • Be at least 18 years of age for all positions.
  • Possess a valid Washington driver’s license if the position requires vehicle operation.
  • Be able to deal effectively and courteously with the general public.

Training & assignment qualifications

Complete mandatory training as determined to be appropriate by the Fire Chief. Volunteers must also possess any other qualifications specific to their assignment.

Internal requests for volunteers

District staff requests for volunteer support follow an internal process:

  • Interested staff submit a written request to the Fire Chief through the requester’s immediate supervisor.
  • Include a complete position description and the requested timeframe.
  • Recruitment is enhanced by creative and interesting assignments.