Becoming a Volunteer
The reasons for wishing to become a member of the Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company or of any volunteer organization are endless. Regardless of your reason you must want to be a part of the organization. During an emergency we are a strategic team of emergency professionals, and after we are able to enjoy being a close-knit family of friends and neighbors. We're always willing to welcome another good neighbor into our ranks.

The following information will provide an overview of the various programs available, the requirements, the application and acceptance process, and the training and probationary process. This information should assist you in determining if volunteering with CVFD is right for you. For more information about CVFD itself, visit our About CVFD page.
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CVFD has five types of membership that are detailed here including; active firefighter, active dispatcher, auxiliary firefighter, junior firefighter and affiliate member.

Active Firefighter
An active firefighter will be assigned to a duty crew and will respond with that duty crew. An active firefighter will be required to attend all business and training meetings of the Company as is reasonable and practical. He/She shall be a minimum of eighteen(18) years of age, reside in CVFD district and must possess a valid Alaska Drivers License.

Auxiliary Firefighter
An Auxiliary Firefighter will be assigned to a duty crew and will respond to all emergencies upon request. There will be a maximum of nine(9) Auxiliaries at any given time. The Auxiliary member's duty will be to perform miscellaneous tasks on the fireground as determined by the officer in charge. An Auxiliary Firefighter will be required to attend all business meetings and training meetings of the Company as is reasonably practical. He/She shall be a minimum of eighteen(18) years of age, reside in Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. district and must possess a valid Alaska Drivers License.

Junior Firefighter
A junior firefighter shall be a minimum of fourteen(14) years of age, reside in the Anchorage School District's Chugiak High School attendance area, adhere to all rules and regulations of the Company and those described herein:

  • Will not be allowed to make motions, vote or hold office.
  • Shall assist at fire scenes and emergencies as directed by the incident commander when they have been approved by the Chief and may function as a medic if qualified.
  • May not respond to calls during their normal school hours.
  • May be dismissed for cause immediately by majority vote of the Executive Board.
  • Shall maintain current Anchorage School District minimum grade point average for extracurricular activities.
  • Must have written parental permission to apply as a junior

Affiliate Member
An affiliate member will respond to calls from Latimer (Station 31) on weekdays and on weekends as outlined below. An Affiliate Member must be currently certified by the State of Alaska as an Emergency Medical Technician or have completed training equivalent to Alaska's Firefighter I curriculum. An Affiliate Member shall be a minimum of eighteen(18) years of age, reside outside the Chugiak Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Inc. District, must possess a valid Alaska drivers license, adhere to all rules and regulations of the company and those described herein.

  • Will not be allowed to make motions, vote or hold office, nor be eligible for benefits.
  • Must be on duty at Latimer 0630-1830 weekdays a minimum of 48 hours a month.
  • Must attend as many weekly (Wednesday) training nights as practical.
  • Must obey orders and instructions of ranking CVFD personnel on scene.
  • May be dismissed for cause immediately by majority vote of the Executive Board.
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This page was last updated: September 22, 2009