Become a Bend Fire Department Volunteer!
NEWS RELEASE
A Public Service Announcement from the City of Bend Fire Department
Date: May 12, 2016
For Immediate Release
For More Information:
Dave Howe, Battalion Chief
Public Information Officer
541-322-6313 or 541-350-4775
Looking for a fulfilling Volunteer experience?
Become a Bend Fire Department Volunteer!
The Bend Fire Department is looking for community-minded people who would like to become long-term members of a great organization, as a Support Volunteer. We are looking for people with all types of backgrounds, talents and passions. We have a range of opportunities where you can help us, and we will provide training!
- Safety Outreach for Seniors (SOS): This program helps seniors in our community stay safe in their homes by showing them how to prevent falls and fires. A background in social services, inspections, caregiving and medical fields is helpful but not required.
- Courier Service: We need people who would enjoy delivering mail and other materials to our 5 Fire Stations, City Hall and our Training Center, on a weekly basis. We supply the vehicle, you supply safe driving skills.
- Fire and Life Safety Education: Public safety education is an essential component of our Fire Prevention mission, and we need Volunteers who have the skills and ability to teach important safety concepts to all ages, in collaboration with our Fire Prevention professionals.