Interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter?
Here at Southwest Bell, we have a very diverse group of volunteers that make up this great station. Coming from all walks of life, we have a very large population of active and retired military personnel, due to Fort Hood being next door. We also have many Certified Paid Professional Firefighters and EMS personnel, and you can’t rule out your down to earth good ole country guys and gals, too. Even with everyone coming from all across this great nation and even world, we here at Southwest Bell VFD are one BIG FAMILY!
We strive to provide the great communities of Ding Dong, Maxdale, Youngsport, South Killeen, and the Southwestern portion of Bell County with the best Fire Protection/EMS services that we can offer. All of our members put in countless hours of work and effort into making this happen. From Thursday night trainings and Saturday morning Maintenance, to 3 am calls on a work night. Our volunteers are dedicated to not only this department but to this great community.
Want to join us? Take a look at the Minimum Qualifications requirements and fill out an application if you are interested!
The application is viewable and available for download when viewed from a laptop or PC.
Minimum Qualifications
- Live and/or work in the Ding Dong or surrounding communities
- At least 18 years of age or older
- Certified as an EMT, Intermediate or Paramedic (preferred, but not required)
- Attend weekly training drills on Thursday evenings
- Attend maintenance checks on Saturday mornings
- Respond to emergencies when notified - even at 3am on a work night
Typical Duties
SouthWest Bell County volunteer firefighters are a crucial part of the fire service. Volunteers are relied upon heavily to provide emergency medical, fire suppression and all hazards response to serve our community.
The Volunteer Program is made up of men and women from all walks of life who serve roles in both suppression and support capacities.