About the Role
The Support Services member reports to the Support Services Coordinator or assigned supervisor. During incidents, the member operates under the designated Support Services Group Leader within the incident command system.
This volunteer position provides logistical, rehabilitation, and other non-fire suppression assistance for Lewis County Fire Protection District 14. Assignments shall reflect the member's abilities, training, and availability. Previous fire or EMS experience is not required.
This is a volunteer position served without expectation or promise of compensation. Nominal stipends and authorized reimbursements are administered under the Volunteer Reimbursement Policy. Stipends are subject to available funding and District authorization; payment and amounts are not guaranteed.
• Deploy and operate in accordance with the Support Services Response & Operations Policy.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining rehabilitation and support areas in approved safe locations.
• Prepare and distribute drinking water, refreshments, and meals.
• Set up, clean, and store shelters, tables, seating, and other support equipment.
• Deliver supplies and assist with incident logistics as directed.
• Maintain accountability and radio communication with the assigned supervisor.
• Report observed hazards and members who may require medical evaluation.
• Clean, replenish, and return support equipment to readiness after use.
• Complete required training and accurately document participation.
Medical assessment and treatment shall be performed only by appropriately qualified and authorized personnel.
Benefits for eligible members include:
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage under the District's applicable plan.
• District-provided Life Flight Network or comparable membership under the Air Transport Benefit Policy, including eligible household members as provided by that policy.
• District-provided training, protective equipment, and uniforms appropriate to the assignment and applicable policies.
Eligibility, enrollment, service credit, and coverage are governed by the applicable District policies and benefit plans.
Requirements
• Meet the applicable requirements of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
• Demonstrate reliability, willingness to learn, and the ability to work cooperatively.
• Before responding, complete the application, background review, HIPAA training, orientation, inventory familiarization, radio proficiency, chain-of-command instruction, and ICS 100 requirements established by the Support Services Response & Operations Policy.
• Complete the six-month probationary period and review required by that policy.
• Meet applicable requirements of the Training Attendance and Support Services Response & Operations policies. Any attendance adjustment shall be authorized and documented under the Training Attendance Policy.
• Meet District driver qualification requirements before operating District vehicles.
Firefighter and EMT certifications are not required for general Support Services duties.
Core Abilities
• Willingness to learn support procedures, radio operation, and equipment setup.
• Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively.
• Ability to organize supplies and complete assigned tasks reliably.
• Ability to recognize hazards and remain within assigned operational boundaries.
• Ability to treat others respectfully and protect confidential information.
Assists in cleaning and inspecting of equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire.
Assists inspections of equipment and apparatus and notifies chain of command of any defects.
Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action.
Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
Participates in appropriate training activities and instruction sessions.
Assists with various public information or education tasks.
May assist in entering inspection, training, and call data into the records management system.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
May interact with other Departments.
May provide supportive assistance in emergency and non-emergency calls providing a wide range of public service activities.
May be assigned other duties or specialties based on knowledge, skill, and ability.
For a complete volunteer job description stop by and let us know which position you are interested in, firefighter, firefighter/EMT, EMT only, or Support Services.
