FAQ
How do I become a member?
Any Resident, Property Owner or person employed in the fire service
protection area of the Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD), who is
18 years of age or older, is eligible to become a member of the
Department after filling out an application and attending three
consecutive Business Meetings. After such time, the application for
membership shall be reviewed and voted on by written ballot by the Fire
Chief, Asst. Fire Chief's and Captains.
Business meetings are at 7 PM every First Monday of the month at Fire station #1 Located at 8015 Wade St, Shepherd, Mt 59079
If I am under 18
yrs old can I still join the dept?
Any Youth, ages 15, 16 or 17 may apply for a membership to the
junior firefighter Group provided they have written parental consent and
are a resident in the fire protection area of the SVFD. The Group shall
consist of no more than four members at any one time.
What are the
service boundaries of the Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department?
You can view an interactive map of the service boundaries at
http://www.co.yellowstone.mt.gov/mapping/fire.asp
How much training
should I have to join the dept?
The Shepherd Volunteer Fire Dept will Train you as you are available and
classes are scheduled. There is no requirement of prior training.
What services
does the Shepherd Volunteer Fire Dept Provide?
The Shepherd Volunteer Fire Dept Provides Fire, EMS and
Wildfire Protection.