What additional training is required?
In addition to the basic firefighter training stated above, California State Law also requires successful completion of an EMS First Responder/CPR or EMT course within one (1) year. Once you are authorized to start responding, the Riverside County Fire Department requires you to participate in a minimum of three (3) hours of fire or rescue type training every month. What about safety gear? Once you have completed most of your training you will be given an appointment to obtain your firefighting (wildland and structural) safety gear from the Department Service Center. Your safety gear must be stored at the fire station until you are authorized to take it home. The department does not provide uniforms. Clean, presentable and professional looking civilian clothing is permissible during classroom training until such time as you obtain an approved VFC uniform. When do I respond? You are not allowed to respond to any emergency until you have completed the Volunteer Firefighter Trainee Progra
In many cases, a simple course including CPR and AED training is all that is required. For example, the American Heart Association® offers the Heartsaver AED course, which can be completed in less than four hours. Training requirements vary, so contact Cardiac Science for more information on your state’s unique requirements.
In addition to the basic firefighter training stated above, California State Law also requires successful completion of an EMS First Responder/CPR or EMT course within one (1) year. Once you are authorized to start responding, the Riverside County Fire Department requires you to participate in a minimum of three (3) hours of fire or rescue type training every month (some VFCs require more). What about safety gear? Once you have completed most of your training you will be given an appointment to obtain your firefighting (wildland and structural) safety gear from the Department Service Center. Your safety gear must be stored at the fire station until you are authorized to take it home. The department does not provide uniforms. Clean, presentable and professional looking civilian clothing is permissible during classroom training until such time as you obtain an approved VFC uniform. When do I respond? You are not allowed to respond to any emergency until you have completed the Volunteer F
In addition to the basic firefighter training stated above, California State Law also requires successful completion of an EMS First Responder/CPR or EMT course within one (1) year. Once you are authorized to respond to incidents, the Riverside County Fire Department requires you to participate in a minimum of three (3) hours of fire or rescue-type training every month.
