VOLUNTEER AS A FIREFIGHTER or EMT / ETT

Cooper Landing Emergency Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing fire protection, prevention, awareness and emergency medical services to Cooper Landing and the surrounding area. Although we provide both fire and emergency medical services, members are not required to participate in both fields. Members are encouraged to cross train as both fields operate together on calls. All fire members are encouraged to maintain CPR and First Aid and to keep those certifications current.

To learn more about CLES, read our overview presentation.

APPLY PROCESS

To apply as a volunteer Firefighter or EMT / ETT, please reivew our minimum requirements below and click the apply now button to download the application form (PDF). Please complete and return your application via email to: operations.cles@arctic.net.

Following receipt of your application and any relevant certifications you submit, your application in full will be forwarded on for review and consideration by CLES Administration.

Following review an interview is conducted with current members and officers and with approval, candidate is moved on to background check phase. Following satisfactory background check, candidates are moved into an active probationary status with the department.

Our current training requirements ask that new volunteers complete the following over a 6 month probationary period:
  • COVID-19 Decontamination Procedures
  • ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
  • Attendance or completion (if not hosted in person) of 1 monthly training
  • A Minimum of 120 hours scheduled on call availability (flexible to be 120 hours total, not limited to 10 twelve hour shifts)
  • Completion of New Volunteer Orientation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 18 years of age
  • Pass DMV Check
  • Pass Criminal History Check
  • Valid Driver’s License
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