HVFD Junior Firefighter Program
Why Serve Your Community as a Junior Firefighter?
Volunteer experience through teen years can:
- Strengthen work ethic through commitment, responsibility, and accountability.
- Offer insight to occupational and career opportunities.
- Build confidence and self-esteem.
- Aid in preventing inappropriate actions due to boredom.
- Introduce you to people in your community you may not have known otherwise.
- Provide opportunities to work closely with mentors and role-models.
Join Us!
An online application is not available for the Junior Firefighter Program as it requires parental consent. Please use the link below to submit a request for member application packet. We look forward to having you on our crew!
Mission and Values
Mission Statement:
Our purpose is to maintain a safe environment for youth to learn important aspects of the fire and medical emergency service and to provide positive avenues for social interaction of youth within the program and the community.
Vision:
We will be a model for youth in our community and for fire departments with junior firefighter programs to introduce the young community to the fire service and to provide a safe environment for social activities for youth within our community.
Core Values:
Recognizing the dedication, skill and value of all members, we will create and maintain an environment of individual safety, well-being, and trust. We are guided by:
- Service to Others
- Team Work
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Safety
- Honesty
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Respect