Volunteer Firefighter Hiring Roster 2025

Do you have a strong desire to make a difference in your community?  Consider joining the Green River Volunteer Fire Department!  Now accepting applications from citizens living in Green River, WY who have previously stopped by Fire Station #2 (500 Shoshone) to speak with one of both of the Assistant Fire Chiefs.



Under general supervision, volunteer firefighters serve the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information and assistance.  Duties will generally fall into the following categories:  fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material response, training, public education, station and equipment operation and maintenance. 

Note:  These positions are paid a flat rate per call and not an hourly rate or by any other means. 

• Reports to the Fire Chief or their  delegate – an Assistant Fire Chief, Captain or Lieutenant.
• No routine supervision is exercised; may be assigned some supervisory duties depending on training and certifications.

• Drive or ride in an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for assistance according to specific position assignments and training.

• Respond to medical emergencies - ability to evaluate the situation, render aid based on level of certification, training and established Fire Department service levels and document events in a written report.

• Respond to fire emergencies – ability to operate engine and firefighting equipment, perform fire ground operations, establish an incident command system, evaluate the situation, and document events in incident reports based on level of training and certification.

• Respond to hazardous materials emergencies – ability to identify potential hazardous material situations and determine appropriate actions based on personal level of certification, training, and established Fire Department service level and document events in written reports.

• Perform rescue efforts – ability to determine tactics to use and ensure the safety of all rescue personnel and observers.  Participate in search parties, enter hazardous environments, and administer appropriate techniques to accomplish rescues based on level of certification or training.

• Maintain equipment, apparatus, and fire station – ensure all equipment is in a state of readiness at all times, check equipment according to established schedule, clean and maintain the fire station in accordance with department policies and standards.

• Participate in training – actively participate in training drills; attend classes on firefighting, first aid and emergency medicine, fire equipment and apparatus, and other associated classes as deemed appropriate by the Fire Chief; assist with training as requested.  

• Provide information and education to the public – speak to a variety of different organizations and participate in community events in order to interact with and educate the public; assist in conduction fire safety education classes.

• Assist Fire Department in performing protective inspections of structures and businesses in the community for fire hazards and pre-incident surveys for tactical planning.

• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Modern fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue principles, and techniques, including operation and maintenance of fire apparatus, equipment, tools and other devices.
• Fire Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Fire protection systems, evacuation considerations, and building construction regulations related to fire safety.
• Mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics of a wide variety of flammable and explosive materials and objects.
• Incident command theory.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
• Principles and practices used in dealing with the public.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

• Operate emergency response vehicles and equipment, fire engines, and fire rescue equipment safely.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-volunteers, chiefs, supervisors, staff and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
• Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency situations; meet medical and physical agility standards as established.
• Respond to inquiries from the public.
• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations, including confrontation, calmly but effectively and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on location, extent and nature of fires and emergency aid.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situation and needs. 
• Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations; work in adverse environments.
• Maintain all certifications and complete recertification requirements in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Age Requirement:

• Must be 18 years of age or older due to insurance requirements.

License or Certification:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, the following licenses and certifications:
• Firefighter I 
• First Aid
• CPR
• EMR
• Wyoming Class B CDL driver’s license
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift/pull/drag 125 lbs.; exposure to cold, fire, heat, smoke, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call and emergency call.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, job-related physical exam, drug screening test and motor vehicle record check.

The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.