Posted on Sep 26, 2017
Can you be a volunteer firefighter on active duty?
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I am Active duty and looking to get my firefighter certification while I am here. The local college doesnt have the program and the one college that does is over 400 miles away. So I reached out to a Voulnteer fire department and they have classes. Is there certain restrictions that the Army will put for me with volunteering, Etc? Ive spoken to my NCOIC and the 1SG neither have had this scenario.
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If your chain is okay with it, yes. I had a buddy at Ft. Bliss who was a volunteer fire fighter.
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I know of a few AD here at Hood that Volunteer at one of the Departments. I'd imagine it's just like getting a second job, just getting approval from your CO.
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Yes, you can volunteer while on active duty. I am stationed at Fort Lewis and am currently doing just that. There are no restrictions for soldiers holding volunteer positions outside of normal duty hours. However, since it is a life threatening job, your chain of command must be notified. Also, most fire departments require some sort of commitment over a set period of time maybe before and/or after going through the academy. You can't just get the certs and leave.
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Oh absolutely I wouldnt want to just quit after I am trained. Thanks for the reply.
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