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.
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