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Academy
Ever considered becoming a volunteer firefighter? Take the first step today and learn more about our training programs. We are reviewing applications year round. So don't delay. Together, we'll begin working to ensure you are ready to graduate from the next fire academy.

High School Firefighter Program
Think you are too young to volunteer? We've designed a program specifically targeted to train high school students. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding. Learn what steps to take now, so you can join your new classmates this fall.

Lateral Volunteer Program
Planning to relocate to South Whidbey Island? South Whidbey Fire and Rescue welcomes volunteers moving in from other parts of the state or country to join our force.

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Do you have special skills or talents?: Our beautiful island is surrounded by water and breathtaking rocky terrain. These provide our volunteers with some unique rescue challenges. South Whidbey Fire and Rescue does more than what you might expect. We also train volunteers to assist with Marine and Technical rescues.

What does the Marine division of the fire department do?: Whenever the local Coast Guard gets a distress call we work closely with them to respond. For example if there is an overturned boat with people in the water, we can react very quickly with our 16-foot boat, and Wave Runner plus a highly trained, crew. Many of our EMS and Firefighter volunteers are also qualified for water rescues.

What does the Technical Rescue Team of the fire department do?: We have the ability to respond to cliff accidents and have volunteers with technical skills to help rescue people, and sometimes even their dogs. Rather than attempting a difficult rescue yourself, if your pet is in a dangerous position we prefer you request our technical team to assist and not put yourself in harm's way.


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Main Home Page About Us Meet the Team Become a Volunteer Firefighters Academy High School Lateral Medical Support Public Information Public Alerts Burn Ban Info Community Calendar Documents Education Children/Teen Elderly Family Collective Downloads Links Contact	We Want YOU! Academy Ever considered becoming a volunteer firefighter? Take the first step today and learn more about our training programs. We are reviewing applications year round. So don't delay. Together, we'll begin working to ensure you are ready to graduate from the next fire academy. High School Firefighter Program Think you are too young to volunteer? We've designed a program specifically targeted to train high school students. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding. Learn what steps to take now, so you can join your new classmates this fall. Lateral Volunteer Program Planning to relocate to South Whidbey Island? South Whidbey Fire and Rescue welcomes volunteers moving in from other parts of the state or country to join our force. ICFD3 Physical Agility Test (PAT) from icfd3 on Vimeo. Do you have special skills or talents? Our beautiful island is surrounded by water and breathtaking rocky terrain. These provide our volunteers with some unique rescue challenges. South Whidbey Fire and Rescue does more than what you might expect. We also train volunteers to assist with Marine and Technical rescues. What does the Marine division of the fire department do? Whenever the local Coast Guard gets a distress call we work closely with them to respond. For example if there is an overturned boat with people in the water, we can react very quickly with our 16-foot boat, and Wave Runner plus a highly trained, crew. Many of our EMS and Firefighter volunteers are also qualified for water rescues. What does the Technical Rescue Team of the fire department do? We have the ability to respond to cliff accidents and have volunteers with technical skills to help rescue people, and sometimes even their dogs. Rather than attempting a difficult rescue yourself, if your pet is in a dangerous position we prefer you request our technical team to assist and not put yourself in harm's way.