Who We Are

Alpharetta Fire Corps is a volunteer organization that supports the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and the people who work, play, and reside in the City of Alpharetta. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer your time and make a difference in your community, then Alpharetta Fire Corps may be for you.

Fire Corps’ primary mission is supporting the firefighters of Alpharetta and surrounding communities when they are at an emergency scene, a function we call Rehab Specialist. Rehab Specialists perform a variety of tasks to support our firefighters. When it’s hot, we cool them off. When it’s cold, we warm them up. We hydrate them, feed them, give them a place to rest, and refill their air packs. This is a very rewarding position for those who want to serve but are not able or interested in becoming a firefighter. Rehab Specialists respond to Alpharetta Fire and mutual aid major incidents and attend weekly training on Monday nights.

Other duties are often available. As we stated we support the whole agency as well as the community. This can be in the form of assisting with special events, first aid, major incidents, Community Emergency Response Training, and many more.

Fire Corps is always seeking citizens that are interested in making a difference in their community. No prior experience is necessary; our members come from all walks of life and many had no previous exposure to the fire service.

Training

Membership in Fire Corps offers many opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in emergency preparedness. Fire Corps training occurs on Monday nights, two to three times per month, usually from 6:30PM (1830 hrs.) until 8:30 PM (2030 hrs.).

At these drills, we practice with our equipment, simulate responding to different emergency scenarios, and maintain our First Responder skills. This reinforces our basic rehab skills to keep us sharp. We also regularly train with our firefighter/EMS partners to gain insight into their work and learn new knowledge and skills to better support them and our community.

New members first learn all our equipment and supplies, where it is located, and how to deploy them at an emergency scene. Each new member is paired with an experienced person who helps them master the equipment and duties of a Rehab Specialist.

Active members who want to expand their knowledge of firefighting basics can enter a three-month Support Firefighter course and upon completion, sit for the Georgia certification exam.

After mastering these two previous roles, your options are flexible. Most members choose to remain a volunteer firefighter, but some Fire Corps members have pursued a full-time career as a firefighter.

Duties

Fire Corps’ primary mission is supporting the firefighters of Alpharetta and surrounding communities when they are at an emergency scene, a function we call Rehab Specialist. Rehab Specialists perform a variety of tasks to support our firefighters. When it’s hot, we cool them off. When it’s cold, we warm them up. We hydrate them, feed them, give them a place to rest, and refill their air packs. This is a very rewarding position for those who want to serve but are not able or interested in becoming a firefighter. Rehab Specialists respond to Alpharetta Fire and mutual aid major incidents and attend weekly training on Monday nights.

Active members are expected to sign up for at least four 12- hour standby shifts each month. There are two 12-hour standby shifts every day, one from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and the other from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am the next day. Signing up for a standby shift means you will be available to respond if Fire Corps is activated. You do not need to go to a station for your shift, or even remain at home. You can go about your personal business during your shift as long as you can break away from whatever you are doing and respond if Fire Corps is called out. Members are free to sign up for additional standby shifts if they wish.

Other duties are often available. As we stated we support the whole agency as well as the community. This can be in the form of assisting with special events, first aid, major incidents, Community Emergency Response Training, and many more.

Join Us

To be eligible for membership, applicants must be:

· 18 years of age or older

· Possess a valid GA driver’s license

· Clear a criminal background check and Drug screen

· Work or Live in Alpharetta or proximity

· GED or High School Diploma

Active membership requires a commitment.

Members are expected to attend training on a regular basis and to respond to emergency calls if needed. We gauge our ability to respond when needed by how many members are scheduled for standby. Active members are expected to sign up for at least four 12- hour standby shifts each month. There are two 12-hour standby shifts every day, one from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and the other from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am the next day. Signing up for a standby shift means you will be available to respond if Fire Corps is activated. You do not need to go to a station for your shift, or even remain at home. You can go about your personal business during your shift as long as you can break away from whatever you are doing and respond if Fire Corps is called out. Members are free to sign up for additional standby shifts if they wish.

There are three main steps to the application process to join Fire Corps.

· Attend Three Initial Meetings

This is so you get to know us and we to get to know you. These meetings are any of our regular Monday night training or membership meetings. The three meetings do not have to be sequential Monday nights.

· Complete “Pre-Employment” Forms

There is a City of Alpharetta Application for Employment form, a Release of Information form, and you must obtain a copy of your 7-year driving history.

· Background Check

The completed “pre-employment” forms will be used by the City to conduct a thorough background check (education, employment, criminal and driving record)

· Drug Screen

· Physical Exam