The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) student resident program enhances volunteer firefighter staffing and prepares students for a career in fire and/or EMS services. Resident firefighter volunteers help serve and protect our university and city.
Resident Firefighter Responsibilities
In exchange for a room while attending the University of Idaho, WSU, LCSC or an on-line university; residents are trained as firefighters initially and given the responsibilities of responding fire apparatus to emergency scenes, fire suppression, public education and station detail duties. The opportunity for additional training is available in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for interested residents.
Resident firefighters attend a rigorous orientation and begin Fire Academy several weeks before the start of the Fall semester. Orientation includes driving basics, First Aid/CPR, pump operations, shift assignments and students begin training to a level of Firefighter I standards.
Expectations:
Resident firefighters are on duty once every fifth calendar day. Duty shifts are 4:30pm-7:30am on weekdays and 7:30am – 7:30am (24hrs) on weekends. Residents are relieved of duties during breaks recognized by their educational institution.
Resident firefighters are expected to balance their school responsibilities with their fire department responsibilities. You may trade coverage with another students when a school conflict arises.
2024/2025 Academic Year applications will be available in Fall of 2023, due by March 1st 2024.
