Volunteer
Ready to be a part of our team?
Because the Glassy Mountain Fire Department is a “Combination” department, we rely heavily on our dedicated volunteer members. Some are retirees from a wide array of careers, others are students, teachers, construction workers, etc. All are community members who make a huge impact in the lives of their neighbors.
Being a volunteer firefighter is about a lot more than just putting out fires. It’s an opportunity to learn cutting edge skills that prepare you to help members of your community when they need it most.
Without our dedicated core of volunteers, we could not provide the rapid-response and service to our community in their time of need. Each year our volunteers donate an equivalent of more than $500K in service hours to the community.
There are many ways to help…
Firefighter Opportunities
If you love helping people, protecting property, experiencing a sense of family and camaraderie with other firefighters, along with the opportunity to keep developing new skills to ensure services are safely and effectively completed, then firefighting may be for you.
Volunteers are provided uniforms, training, and protective equipment at NO COST. Monetary incentives for joining, reaching training goals, and actively participating are provided as well as stipends for response to fire and other significant calls.
Volunteers may be as young as 16 (cadets) and there is no maximum age as long as you are in good physical health and can pass a comprehensive firefighter physical exam. Per SC statute, firefighters may not have a felony conviction.
Medical Support Opportunities
The GMFSA is an Advanced Life Support-Paramedic level response agency. Volunteers who hold these credentials are able to perform duties in accordance to their credentials as long as they have maintained proper training and are trained in GMFSA medical protocols.
Working alongside experienced Paramedics who are eager to train and to share their knowledge and experience is invaluable for those seeking to earn emergency medical credentials.
Support Opportunities
Do you have other skills that could provide valuable service to the department? We would love to talk with you about how you might be a service to your community!
Become A Volunteer.
Call Us: (864) 895-4306
OR Click Here to email us.Ready To Begin?
Click on the button below and complete all three forms found on the Application Page.
Forms may be emailed to us, mailed, or delivered in person to:
Glassy Mountain Fire Dept.
Membership Application
2015 Highway 11
Landrum, SC 29356
