What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Support Unit Volunteer position at Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District?
This is an opportunity to apply for an unpaid, volunteer position with the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Communications Support Unit.
The MOFD Support team is a committed group of citizen volunteers interested in giving back to their community by providing support to the Fire District. Volunteering for the MOFD Support 245 Team is a rewarding opportunity for those who are organized, enthusiastic, and desire to help our firefighters protect our community. MOFD Support 245 volunteers provide logistics assistance in a variety of ways that allow the firefighters to focus on what they do best, fight fires.
The MOFD Support team is a committed group of citizen volunteers interested in giving back to their community by providing support to the Fire District. Volunteering for the MOFD Support 245 Team is a rewarding opportunity for those who are organized, enthusiastic, and desire to help our firefighters protect our community. MOFD Support 245 volunteers provide logistics assistance in a variety of ways that allow the firefighters to focus on what they do best, fight fires.
- Support the logistical needs of the District at incidents and events
- Staging/Planning – assist with staging area management and organization
- Training exercises and drills
- Assist with parking/traffic control and logistics at events or incidents
- Evacuation exercise assistance
- Provide the REHAB function at incidents and events - Procure, Transport, Set Up and Serve Food/Drinks for firefighters at incidents
- Deploy to the field as necessary
- Operate Assigned/Approved District Vehicles
- Provide REHAB at controlled burns
- Support Lamorinda Cities/Agencies Through MOFD in disasters
- Manage the “Support Unit” area/equipment at station 45
- Radio Communication Support/ Drone Support during incidents and exercises
- Programming/Charging/Maintenance of Radio Caches
- Provide extra eyes and ears in the community during high fire danger days and special events including July 4th.
- Firewatch During Red Flag or High Fire Danger Days
- Set Up RAWS Weather Station
- Set Up FTS Weather Station
- Working Fire Station Open Houses
- Maintain Generators
- Maintain accurate and legible records of the Unit activities
- Complete other appropriately assigned duties as needed
- Volunteers for MOFD Support 245 must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must work/reside adjacent to the fire district
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a valid California driver’s license
- Must have proof of car insurance
- Must obtain a HAM or GMRS radio license
- Must be willing and able to attend monthly meetings and various trainings
- Must be willing to participate in Saturday morning radio net check-ins
- Must have ability and willingness to respond at all hours/days when available