Requirements of Members

At Ralston Fire, we strive to keep our members up-to-date on practices, have top notch training and provide an excellent service to the community. In order to do this, Ralston Fire has set standards for the membership.

 

• Answer Calls
  • If you live within the response district, members may answer 10% of the calls for the month or clock in 40 volunteer hours per month
  • If you live outside of the response district, members must clock in 40 volunteer hours per month
• Crew Shifts
  • All members are required to sign up for 4 crew shifts per month
    • Day Crew: 0500-0800, 0800-1500
    • Night Crew: 2200 – 0500
• License Requirements
  • All members must hold and maintain a valid State of Nebraska EMT license within their first year of membership
  • For firefighters, all members must hold and maintain a State of Nebraska Firefighter 1 certification within their second year of membership
• Training
  • All members must have 40 hours of documented training each fiscal year
    • 20 hours must be completed November 1 – April 31
    • 20 hours must be completed May 1 – October 31