Each fire department has their own age requirements/limits. We suggest asking your local fire department for their specific policy. ND Labor laws prohibit anyone under the age of 16 to engage in active firefighting. NDFA doesn’t allow anyone under 18 to participate in high risk activities during NDFA sponsored regional/state schools.

Not at all. All departments understand that full-time jobs pay the bills.

Each department determines their response distance requirements. We suggest asking your local fire department for their specific policy. Most departments will just be happy to have you volunteer.

Each department has their own membership requirements. We suggest asking your local fire department for their specific policy.

Each department has their own membership requirements. We suggest asking your local fire department for their specific policy. Most departments welcome transient personnel (i.e. military, students, etc.).

Each department has their own membership requirements. We suggest asking your local fire department for their specific policy. For state certification, NDFA requires you pass a written test covering basic firefighting knowledge and a skills test covering the basic hands-on skills firefighters are expected to perform during both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Most fire departments are covered by Workforce Safety and Insurance (workman’s comp). Many other departments also offer supplemental insurance. We suggest asking your local fire department for their specific policy.

Each department has their own attendance/response requirements. We suggest asking your local fire department for their specific policy. Most departments have at least one meeting a month for business and training which may be required.

Many career fire departments award additional hiring points for volunteer experience. It is a good place to begin your firefighting career and receive training.