Boerne Volunteer Firefighter

About the Role

The Volunteer Firefighter position assists in the control and extinguishing of fires, conducts search and rescue missions, responds to medical and fire emergencies, and administers emergency medical treatment. Volunteers serve as essential emergency personnel as required, attend trainings, events, and meetings, and must complete the Volunteer Fire Academy. The role demands a high level of physical fitness, ongoing training, a substantial monthly time commitment, and a strong desire to serve the community.

Application Process: Applications are accepted until the end of business October 30th. Applicants must fill out the application found on the City of Boerne’s website. Successful candidates will proceed to a Physical Agility Test on November 11th and 12th, execute a standard waiver, attend Oral Interviews November 19th‑21st, receive a Volunteer Offer by November 30th, complete drug testing and physical examination, attend Candidate Orientation on December 19th, and begin Volunteer Academy Classes on January 5th at 18:00 hrs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and other emergency calls.
• Assist on rescue or rescue support functions at scenes requiring technical rescue (water/Swiftwater, confined space, trench, vehicle extrication, vertical rescue, building collapse, or other entrapment).
• Assist with rescue and emergency care at hazardous materials scenes, disasters, mass casualty situations, or where weapons of mass destruction may be present; secure and contain the scene as necessary.
• Operate emergency medical and rescue equipment; provide life support care up to certified skill level.
• Perform fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and operating hose lines, ventilating roofs, performing salvage work after fires, and related tasks for structure, wildland, and vehicle fires.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds.
• Participate in fire and Basic EMS training classes and drills.
• Participate in community events such as the Kendall County Fair Parade, National Night Out, and department fundraisers.
• Conduct station tours and other lectures/demonstrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Station Hours: Minimum 288 station hours per year, accrued through shifts at the fire station or responding to emergencies as they arise.
• Meetings and Trainings: Conducted on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6 PM; volunteers must attend at least 50% of these sessions.
• Events: Participation in the Annual Fundraiser, July 4th 5K, Christmas Party/Awards, BergesFest Parade, Fair Parade, National Night Out, and Fire Prevention Week/Month; volunteers encouraged to attend at least 50% of events.
• Volunteer Academy: Must attend and graduate from the Volunteer Fire Academy. Classes begin January 5th at 18:00 hrs; the academy runs for 15 weeks, held every other Tuesday evening and one Saturday per month. Graduation follows successful completion of SFFMA skills and written testing.
• Probationary Period: After academy completion, volunteers receive a task book to complete; during this period they may begin responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Minimum 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Texas DSHS EMT Certification, SSFMA, TCFP, or equivalent training.
• No history of criminal or improper conduct that would affect suitability for Fire/EMS work.
• No felony convictions, deferred adjudication, probation, or court‑ordered supervision under Texas, any other state, or federal law.
• All other arrests and convictions evaluated individually based on nature, gravity, time since conviction, and/or sentence completion.
• Prior military service must have resulted in an honorable discharge.
• Must meet the volunteer time requirements established by the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, medicolegal aspects, and clients’ rights.
• Understanding of safety and security procedures for hostile environments.
• Technical knowledge of fire suppression, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials, and fire prevention.
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