Volunteer Firefighter
NOW RECRUITING
2027 Divide Volunteer Academy
Join the crews who answer the call in Georgetown and Garden Valley. Whether you want to give back to the community you live in or take a first step toward a career in the fire service, the volunteer academy is where it starts.
Academy: January to April 2027 (exact dates to be announced)
Time commitment: One weeknight each week (day to be announced) and one full Saturday each week
Location: Garden Valley Station 51 and Georgetown Station 62 (training center); location varies by session
How to join: Complete the online application and choose Volunteer Firefighter
Why Volunteer
Serve the Place You Call Home
Volunteering is one of the most direct ways to look out for your neighbors. You don’t need to want a career in the fire service to make a real difference close to home.
Volunteering is one of the most direct ways to look out for your neighbors. You don’t need to want a career in the fire service to make a real difference close to home.
A Path Into the Fire Service
Thinking about a career as a firefighter? Volunteering gives you hands-on training, real emergency experience and a strong first step toward a career in the fire service.
Thinking about a career as a firefighter? Volunteering gives you hands-on training, real emergency experience and a strong first step toward a career in the fire service.
A Community-Driven Department
We are rooted in this community. Our volunteers take part in community events and fundraisers throughout the year, and joining in is an expected and rewarding part of serving.
We are rooted in this community. Our volunteers take part in community events and fundraisers throughout the year, and joining in is an expected and rewarding part of serving.
Ready to serve your community?
Complete the online application to get started. Academy dates will be announced soon, and questions are always welcome.
Apply Nowrecruitment@geofire.org | Georgetown Fire (530) 333-4111 | Garden Valley Fire (530) 333-1240