1	Salida Fire Protection District Volunteer / Reserve Firefighter Orientation _____________________ Welcome
2	Serving the Community
3	Mission Statement The Salida Fire Protection District shall provide life safety and the protection of property from fires, rescues, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents. This shall be accomplished through planning, prevention, education, incident mitigation, and the appropriate application of technology.
4	Fire District Service Area and Population Approx 43 sq. miles Salida Del Rio Estimated 23,000 population
5	District Boundaries
6	Fire Stations
7	Apparatus & Equipment
8	Special District Sanctioned under California Law Fire Protection District Law of 1987 Independent Directly accountable to our community
9	Budget & Funding FY2005-06 Budget $2,009,000.00 Funding Property Tax Assessments Facility Fees Fire Impact Mitigation Fees Mello Roos – SAPFFA Non-Profit Organizations
10	Responses EMS 48.60% Auto/Mutual Aid 9.20% Vehicle Accident 8.90% Alarm 10.80% Vehicle Fire 3.50% Public Assist 4.60% Misc. Response 3.50% Structure Fire (Potential) 1.40% Vegetation Fire 2.90% Haz-Mat 2.30% Misc. Fire 3.00% Structure Fire (Working) 0.70% Rescue 0.70%
11	Chain of Command
12	Minimum Requirements for Reserves &Volunteers 18 years of age at time of hire Valid California Class C Drivers License
13	Testing / Recruitment Process Written Test Reading Comprehension Basic Math Mechanical Aptitude Physical Ability Body Strength Cardio Vascular Oral Interview Commitment Integrity
14	Expectations Training Attendance 100% throughout initial trainee program 90% thereafter Call Attendance 5% of annual call volume OR 32 Hours on duty time each month Apparatus Inspections 100% Department Participation Special Projects Community Events
15	Benefits Worker’s Compensation Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Firefighting Experience and Recommendation Community Involvement Quality Training Personal Alpha Pager Part-Time Employment Satisfaction of Service to the Community
16	Probationary Period 12 Months from Date of Hire Trainee curriculum and practical exercises shall be successfully completed Attendance shall exceed required minimums Employee of good standing
17	Firefighter Training Program 200-250 hours Weekly Training One night each week Some Saturdays
18	Volunteer Programs Volunteer Program Residence is within the geographical boundaries of the SFPD. Reserve Program Residence is outside the geographical boundaries of the SFPD. Resident Program Room & Board – 5 Volunteers Hire-Back Weekend Coverage Backfill Additional Staffing
19	Associated Organizations Firefighters Association Fundraisers Chicken BBQ Mother’s Day Breakfast Sponsor Local Events Support the Department Purchase Equipment Women’s Auxiliary Fundraiser Fireworks Sales Family Nights Care for Victims of the Community Sponsorships Purchase Equipment Scholarships Support the Department
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21	Thanks for your Interest in Volunteering