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Volunteer Firefighter

Volunteer Firefighter Position Description:

The Derby Fire & Rescue Department is a combination department that actively seeks qualified individuals as volunteer firefighters.

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be a high school graduate (GED accepted). Fire Science Degree preferred.
  • Have a valid Kansas Driver’s License.
  • Live within 30 minutes normal drive time from the closest City of Derby fire station.
  • Have an IFSAC certified Firefighter I certificate.
  • Have a Hazardous Materials Operations certificate.
  • Have EMT-B certification through Kansas Board of EMS within one year of recruit training.
  • Be able to pass physical agility test at the end of recruit training and then annually.
  • Be able to staff the station at least 24-hours monthly and assist with numerous public events as needed.
  • Be able to safely perform the essential job requirements of a firefighter as outlined in Chapter 6, NFPA 1582.
  • Be able to wear face masks, not afraid of heights or confined spaces.

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