Fire Corps Volunteer

The Alpharetta Fire Corps is seeking dedicated volunteers to support the City of Alpharetta and the North Fulton firefighting community in a non-emergency, operational support role. Fire Corps volunteers assist firefighters during active incidents and planned events by providing SCBA (breathing air) refills, decontamination services, firefighter rehabilitation, scene lighting, and shelter during prolonged operations. Volunteers also support community events by staffing first aid tents and providing general logistical assistance. The Alpharetta Fire Corps enables trained volunteers to play a meaningful support role in public safety operations, helping ensure firefighters and community members receive timely and effective assistance during incidents and events.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and may not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

• Provide SCBA (breathing air) refill support during emergency incidents

• Assist with on-scene decontamination procedures

• Support firefighter rehabilitation operations

• Set up and operate scene lighting and shelter during extended events

• Staff first aid tents and assist with public safety needs at special events

Required:

• Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to follow instructions in dynamic or high-activity environments

• Willingness to complete required training for assigned duties

• No previous firefighting experience or certification required

• Volunteer schedules vary based on incident activity and community event needs. Training and participation expectations will be discussed during onboarding.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.

The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.