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Official Policy Highlights
Fire Corps members shall be assigned to appropriate and necessary functions to assist in non-emergency roles.
The Fire Chief or his designee will determine these roles.
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Successful Volunteer Applicants
Must:
Be at least 16 years old
Have good moral character
Not be dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces
Complete and process an application and have an acceptable form of identification on file
Pass a criminal background check
After entering the program complete an orientation and sexual harassment class
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of criminal activity might be a problem?
Applicants must not have been convicted or have pled no contest to a felony or misdemeanor offense including, but limited to, immoral conduct, DUI, or narcotics sales or trafficking. (This does not include minor traffic infractions; however, the decision to approve or deny a Fire Corps application shall rest with the El Paso Fire Department’s Chief or his/her designee). If the background investigation establishes that the applicant has a significant history of prior unlawful conduct, he/she will not be appointed. If the information comes to light after the appointment, the citizen advocate will be released form the Fire Corps program
Are handicapped accommodations available?
Fire Corps applicants must have the mental and physical capacities to perform the functional requirements of chosen assigned duties as determined by the Fire Chief or designee.
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