The Belvedere Fire Department is seeking men and women interested in serving as Volunteers for our community. The selection of volunteers is based on the needs of the Department. Emphasis is generally placed on geographic location as volunteers typically respond from home or workplace in their private vehicles. Safe driving records are required of all applicants. Newly accepted emergency volunteers are required to attend academy taught classes that vary during the evening on weekdays and some Saturdays/Sundays. The Academy instructors teach basic firefighting skills with an emphasis on safe practices in an emergency environment. Successful completion of some academy course are mandatory. After these classes, volunteers are required to complete a skills checklist with an assigned department officer. The checklist process provides the volunteer an opportunity to apply the skills learned in the these courses. The checklist must be completed prior to responding to emergency calls. Volunteers are expected to participate in station training activities, Public Education events and other Department sponsored activities. Please be aware that in order to be eligible for a volunteer firefighter position, you must live within a pre-determined response distance of the Belvedere Fire Department.