Application

Recruitment class forming now!

Joining Ralston Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department means embarking on a fulfilling journey where you make a real difference in people’s lives. We are a family dedicated to service and personal growth.

Would you like to know more ?

We are proud participants in the Tri-County Fire Corps Explorer Program involved in outreach and interest in our younger future firefighters. Please contact us if you know a student interested in a career in Fire/EMS.

BENEFITS:

  • Nebraska State Firefighter 1 Training Certification Provided
  • Nebraska State Emergency Medical Technician Training Certification Provided
  • Nebraska State Paramedic Schooling and Training Certification Provided (with 5-year commitment)
  • 401K Retirement Program
  • College Education Reimbursement ($500-2,500/yr approved by board of directors)
  • Reimbursement for applicable training courses (approved by Training Chief)
  • Reimbursement for Personal Equipment
  • Pay Per Call system ($10 via City of Ralston with response to 15% month call volume)
  • Ralston Arena EMS event work opportunity ($30/hr)
  • Weekly On-The-Job Training
  • Top of the Line Gear and Equipment
  • A place to call your “Home away from home” (no residency requirement and shift limits)
  • Exposure to professional fire/ems networking personnel
  • Station amenities including full living quarters, tool room, and gym

Note: Nebraska law protects volunteer firefighters and medical personnel from disciplinary action against their employer if they arrive late to their job due to responding to an emergency incident.

Training Requirements
Why I Joined

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  1. Turn in application to station (7629 Park Drive, Ralston) prior to posted deadline in order to be considered for that class. Ralston Fire holds applications for one year.
  2. Background Check is mandatory for all applicants.
  3. Panel Interview is pass/fail basis (70% minimum) conducted with members of the department, including the Training Chief and President.
  4. Physical Agility testing for Firefighter/EMS applicants and separate EMS Only test must be completed within the allotted time. Two attempts allowed.
  5. Occupational Health Exam is contracted with CHI Health Bergan Mercy physicians in order to ensure that all applicants are fit for duty.
  6. Approval by the Membership is motioned and passed by the member body to bring and swear-in on probationary members.

Applicants with no prior experience who successfully complete the applicant process will be brought on the department as a Probationary Member during the April or October business meeting (Second Tuesday).

Application Updated August 2024Download