Missoula Rural Fire District offers a Resident
Firefighter Program* to qualifying individuals as a way of supplementing its firefighting forces and a means to help young people interested in community service gain valuable skills and experience.
RESIDENT
FIREFIGHTER
PROGRAM
With preference given to students enrolled in a Fire Science program, Resident Firefighters must be 18 years old; possess a valid driver's license and a High School diploma or equivalency; and pass a physical agility test and oral interview. Residents live at a fire station and work under the supervision of a Career Firefighter. They also respond to emergency calls, sometimes at bodily risk, while attending District training sessions, assisting with public education programs, maintaining apparatus, and cleaning the station. To learn more, download a job description and application today.
We look forward to hearing from you!
MRFD Resident Firefighter Training & Education Opportunities
- Montana State Firefighter I
- Basic EMT
- Hazardous Materials Ops
- Basic Wildland Fire Suppression
* Residents work 12 hour shifts usually beginning at 7 pm.
