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Join KFD

Jump to: Firefighter | Auxiliary | Band, Honor Guard

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How to Join the Department
(in a nutshell)

• Come to a 7:00 pm Tuesday evening meeting/training session at the station (905 Hwy 146).  You'll probably want to arrive a little early.

• Introduce yourself to anyone and tell them you're interested in joining or learning more about the department.

• Fill out an application.

• Stick around and see what the department is all about.

• Keep coming to the Tuesday meetings.

You may want to call the department ahead of time just to make sure that there is, indeed, going to be something happening at the station on the Tuesday when you're planning to make your first visit.  (281) 538-5727

We're looking forward to meeting you!

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Firefighter
"Putting out fires is only the beginning!"

As a firefighter, putting out fires and providing emergency medical services to your community is only the beginning! Your firefighting membership also offers you countless exciting opportunities to expand your skills in areas such as Hazardous Materials Response, Specialty Response Teams (dive, rope rescue, confined space, etc.), EMT care, Public Education & Information, Fire Investigation, and Fire Code Enforcement.

Teamwork
Firefighters work as a team at emergency scenes. The work of a firefighter also includes training, fire station maintenance, equipment maintenance, fire prevention activities, and public education. As a firefighter you must be in excellent physical condition to meet the demands of the job.  This means you must work quickly, handling heavy equipment for long periods of time while wearing special protective gear -- often in hot and hazardous environments. If you can meet the challenge of strenuous work and like the idea of helping people, consider applying for the position of firefighter.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age (out of high school)

• Valid Texas driver's license with a clear driving record

• Live or work within the area served by KFD

• Must submit to and pass a drug screening and physical (paid for by KFD)

• Must pass a criminal background check.

Benefits
All fire fighting gear, uniforms, communications equipment and training are free. Workers compensation insurance will provide payment for your medical bills from an injury incurred while training or participating in fire fighting or rescue activities. Accidental death loss benefit of $150,000 or dismemberment loss according to the policy schedule up to $150,000. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to serve your community.

Application
Any prospective member can pick-up and submit an application for membership at station #1 (905 HWY 146). Station meetings are held most Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Training
Every new member is required to complete a cadet program before the individual is authorized to fight fire. This program is about 90 hours long and held 2 times a year. Classes are conducted 2 nights a week and on some Saturdays for a period of about 8 weeks. After the cadet program, the individual is a Probationary Fire Fighter. This is to allow for additional training time at the station-level and for the person to get limited hands-on experience at fires until he/she is ready to be a firefighter.

Equipment
The uniform and firefighting clothing is provided to the new member by KFD. This equipment remains the property of the KFD and must be returned upon leave/termination.

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Auxiliary
"KFD Auxiliary - We're with them!"

The auxiliary works as a support group for the Kemah Fire Department.  The services of the men and women of the Auxiliary include:

• Providing rehab support on major calls

• Disaster relief help

• Smoke detector program

• Fire prevention & safety clinics

• Public education on what the KFD does

• Support group for retired, injured and deceased firefighters and their families

• Victim support and relief

The President of the United States has called on all Americans to look for ways to serve their communities.  Joining the KFD Auxiliary is an excellent way to participate in community service that really matters.

The auxiliary is currently accepting new members. If you would like to get involved, please call the Kemah Fire Department at (281) 538-5727. We'd love to have you join us!

 

WE WANT YOU!

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