Recruitment Information

Fire Dept. Recruitment

The Magnet Cove Fire Department is constantly looking for dedicated members of the community with a desire to serve and help others. We are actively recruiting volunteers.

Live in Hot Spring County, but not Magnet Cove F.D. Area? Contact us via E-Mail and we will put you in contact with your local department for volunteer information. info@magnetcovefd.com

Would you like to be trained to assist in an emergency, or use your time more productively to make a difference in your community? Would you like to belong to a group of enthusiastic people committed and willing to take on the challenge of saving a life?

You Can Make a Difference! We provide all necessary training at no cost to you and have volunteer opportunities for everyone - from emergency medical services and firefighting to administrative jobs, helping behind the scenes to keep us going. Below are just a few of the aspects people volunteer to assist us in.

- Firefighting

- Emergency Medical Services (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic, Etc..)

- Truck and equipment service personnel. (Small engines up to Medium Duty Diesel Trucks)

- Public Education (School Visits, Fire Safety Talks)

- Paperwork (Grants, Dues Processing, General Paperwork Processing)

- Station Maintenance (General Maintenance, Light Cleaning, Lawn/Outside Care)

All Volunteer applicants regardless of position must meet the following criteria:

Must be at least 18 Years of Age
16 Years of Age for Cadet Program
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must posses a Valid Arkansas Driver's License
Must submit to a background check.
Must not have had a suspension or revocation of driving privileges for moving violations within the past three years.
Must not have plead guilty to, entered a plea of no contest, or have been convicted of any misdemeanor within the past three years.
Must NEVER have plead guilty to, entered a plea of no contest, or have been convicted of any Felony, Regardless of Time Span.

Being a volunteer firefighter can be a rewarding, as well as time consuming responsibility. It involves a lot of training and a lot of time away from home. It is something that each applicant should give a lot of thought to, before making the decision to become a volunteer. We suggest that you discuss the possibility thoroughly with the significant people in your life and weigh all of your other personal and professional obligations before making the decision to become a volunteer. If, after careful consideration, you are still committed to becoming a volunteer firefighter, we welcome and encourage you in this endeavor.

Training Requirements for Firefighter:

Ø In First 6-12 Months

o Introduction to Firefighting (12 Hours)

o Personal Protective Equipment (16 Hours)

o Wildland Firefighting (8 Hours)

o CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (8 Hours)

Required First Year Training: 44 Hours

Ø Suggested In First 3 Years (Basic Firefighter Patch Level)

o Fire Hose (16 Hours)

o Ladders (16 Hours)

o Ventilation, Forcible Entry (16 Hours)

o Water Supply, Fire Streams & Portable Extinguishers (16 Hours)

o Structure Fires I (16 Hours)

o HAZMAT Awareness (8 Hours)

Total Training : 132 Hours

**All training provided at NO COST to the firefighter with multiples of each class scheduled on weekends and weeknights around the area and around most schedules.

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