Currently, there are no open positions available.
Can I submit an application to join the Call Staff now, even though you're not hiring right now?
YES!
Complete our Call Staff Application.
You can email your application HERE or drop it off at the station.
Complete our Call Staff Application.
You can email your application HERE or drop it off at the station.
Call staff are part-time employees of the Department who respond to emergencies on an as-needed basis.
Call staff typically have other jobs and responsibilities outside of the Department.
They serve for the love of their community, the profession, and for their firefighting family.
Not many other opportunities allow you to make such a positive impact on people.
Call staff typically have other jobs and responsibilities outside of the Department.
They serve for the love of their community, the profession, and for their firefighting family.
Not many other opportunities allow you to make such a positive impact on people.
Must I live in Williston to join the Department?
Call staff members who do not live in Williston sign up for 12-hour shifts, where they serve along side our career staff.
Call staff members who live in/around Williston, may participate in a "respond from home" model provided they live within 10 minutes of the fire station (as determined by Google Maps at low traffic times of day). This group also may sign up for 12-hour shifts and work with our career staff.
Individuals who are fully certified as a Firefighter and/or EMT and who live outside the response zone when they apply will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Call staff members who live in/around Williston, may participate in a "respond from home" model provided they live within 10 minutes of the fire station (as determined by Google Maps at low traffic times of day). This group also may sign up for 12-hour shifts and work with our career staff.
Individuals who are fully certified as a Firefighter and/or EMT and who live outside the response zone when they apply will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What about prior experience?
Though preferred, prior experience is not required to apply. During your first year, you will enroll in a VT Fire Academy Firefighter Level One class.
Our in-house training will make you a valuable asset to the Department before you complete your Firefighter Level One class.
We encourage individuals with prior training or experience to apply and we do allow dual membership with other departments while serving with WFD.
Please send proof of your certifications, class records and/or grades, with your employment application to be reviewed by the WFD Training Officer.
If you meet our interior firefighting training requirements, it will speed up your orientation process allowing you to respond to calls sooner.
Our in-house training will make you a valuable asset to the Department before you complete your Firefighter Level One class.
We encourage individuals with prior training or experience to apply and we do allow dual membership with other departments while serving with WFD.
Please send proof of your certifications, class records and/or grades, with your employment application to be reviewed by the WFD Training Officer.
If you meet our interior firefighting training requirements, it will speed up your orientation process allowing you to respond to calls sooner.
Are call staff paid?
Yes. Call staff are part-time employees of the Department who receive a stipend for shifts plus an hourly wage for calls, training and duty time.
Other benefits include life insurance, accident/sickness coverage, use of our fitness facilities, fire training opportunities, and the provision of all uniforms.
All personal protective equipment and gear associated with fire training and/or response are fully paid for by the Department.
Other benefits include life insurance, accident/sickness coverage, use of our fitness facilities, fire training opportunities, and the provision of all uniforms.
All personal protective equipment and gear associated with fire training and/or response are fully paid for by the Department.
What is the Physical Agility Test?
Every prospective staff member is required to do a physical agility test prior to joining the Department.
These tests ensure members are capable of doing the tasks required of a Firefighter and/or EMT.
Examples include, but are not limited to, pulling hose lines, climbing ladders and carrying heavy objects.
These tests ensure members are capable of doing the tasks required of a Firefighter and/or EMT.
Examples include, but are not limited to, pulling hose lines, climbing ladders and carrying heavy objects.
What is the Orientation Program?
When new staff members join the Department, they go through an introductory 3-day course.
This orientation program is taught by Department staff on weekend days and follows a structured lesson plan.
It is designed to give staff the basic skills they need to operate safely as a member of the Department.
The orientation program includes many hands on drills, including
car accident scenarios where new members get to cut apart cars in a simulated rescue situation.
After orientation is completed, the Department prides itself on giving members access to high quality monthly training,
both in house and out of house, so that members can continue to learn.
This orientation program is taught by Department staff on weekend days and follows a structured lesson plan.
It is designed to give staff the basic skills they need to operate safely as a member of the Department.
The orientation program includes many hands on drills, including
car accident scenarios where new members get to cut apart cars in a simulated rescue situation.
After orientation is completed, the Department prides itself on giving members access to high quality monthly training,
both in house and out of house, so that members can continue to learn.
I am interested in responding to emergency medical calls.
The Department currently has an active EMS component
and individuals with EMS certification are encouraged to apply.
AEMT or Paramedic certification is preferred but not required.
If you come to us without Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification,
we will work on getting you certified as a firefighter before transitioning to EMS.
and individuals with EMS certification are encouraged to apply.
AEMT or Paramedic certification is preferred but not required.
If you come to us without Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification,
we will work on getting you certified as a firefighter before transitioning to EMS.
How many emergencies must I respond to?
Call staff who live within the response zone are expected to respond to 5% of emergency calls per month.
This is an average of 5-10 calls per month.
Members who live outside the response zone are assigned to shifts
which vary in length and number based on the individual's certification level.
More information will be provided during Orientation.
Typically, call staff members willingly respond to about 20% of calls.
While we would like members to help with every call,
we understand that our members all have other commitments and responsibilities.
This is an average of 5-10 calls per month.
Members who live outside the response zone are assigned to shifts
which vary in length and number based on the individual's certification level.
More information will be provided during Orientation.
Typically, call staff members willingly respond to about 20% of calls.
While we would like members to help with every call,
we understand that our members all have other commitments and responsibilities.
What kind of training is involved?
Williston firefighters respond to a variety of calls including building fires, vehicle accidents,
carbon monoxide alarms, brush fires, rescues, and much more.
To prepare for this, all new firefighters go through an orientation training program taught by Department staff.
Williston Fire will also sponsor new members through the VT Fire Academy Firefighter Level One class.
carbon monoxide alarms, brush fires, rescues, and much more.
To prepare for this, all new firefighters go through an orientation training program taught by Department staff.
Williston Fire will also sponsor new members through the VT Fire Academy Firefighter Level One class.
I have more questions.
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