Membership

Requirements

Candidates interested in joining the Volunteer Battalion must meet the following criteria:

• Be a US Citizen or resident alien (must prove either status).
• Must be a resident of Palm Beach County
• High School Diploma, GED or better
• Must be 18 years or older of age
• Valid Florida Drivers License
• Pass character and criminal background check
• Provide physicians statement approving activities of appropriate classification
• If you are currently or about to attend in Fire, EMT, PMT School, we encourage you to focus your efforts on completing your education first, then applying to the battalion. If you do not have any certifications, the battalion does offer a Firefighter 1 class.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony

Application Process

1. Download and complete the application. You can also pick up an application at Station 42.
2. Submit your application with all supporting documentation
3. Candidates who have met the requirements and submitted all complete documentation will be interviewed by an officer or panel of officers of the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Volunteer Battalion.

Basis for Rejection: Felony charges and/or a bad driving history report may lead to a rejection of your application.

Members

Volunteer members must also acquire certain clothing items such as pants, belt, nametag and so forth. These can be obtained at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Central Stores or any of the police/fire supplies stores in the county.

Members are also required to pay Association dues yearly. Detailed information about the various classifications, minimum requirements, dress code, etc., may be obtained at Station 42.

Points for entry to Palm Beach Community College (PBCC) or similar: Requests for the additional point for entry to PBCC or similar institution will only be granted after the Volunteer has been an active member, in good standing, for a minimum of 6 months.

Driver History Report:

Applicants must not have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or control substances or, of reckless driving in the preceding 36 month period in Florida or any other state. Have not had a Driver’s License suspended under the point system in the past 36 months, as provided for in Florida Statute, Chapter 322. Have not been convicted of 3 moving violations in the preceding 24 month period in Florida or any other state.