How to Volunteer

Qualifications: 

• Must Be 21 Years of Age
• Must Have High School Diploma/GED 
• Valid Arizona Drivers License
• Pass Standard Fire
• Department Required Drug Test and Background Check
• Complete An Application 
• Successfully Pass Interview Process
• Those With EMT Certification Encouraged And Welcomed 
• Bi-Lingual Skills Always Beneficial, but Not Required
• People Skills Helpful

Commitment: 

• Monthly Participation In Shifts and One Meeting 
• 40 Hours of Skills Training / Evening Classes 
• Minimum 4 Orientation Rides on the Crisis Response Van
• Join A Unique Group Of Volunteers

Selection Process:

After the application is reviewed, you will be scheduled for an oral interview.

Interviews: 

Are conducted on a quarterly basis.

Applications:

• Click here to download a PDF of our application. You can fill it out and return it to:

  City of Glendale
  Fire Department
  Crisis Response Program
  6835 North 57th Dr.
  Glendale, AZ 85301

If you have any questions please send us an email or give us a call.  We will respond to your questions as soon as possible.


Karla Houston
Crisis Response Program Coordinator
6835 North 57th Drive
Glendale, Arizona 85301 
khouston@glendaleaz.com
 (623) 930-4220 Office

How do I enroll in a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) class?

• City of Glendale Fire Department
  CPR classes are offered at no cost to City of Glendale residents. For registration and additional information, call (623) 930-3474. The classes are held twice a month. Click here for more information.
  
  
• City of Peoria Fire Department
  Click here for information on CPR classes offered through the Peoria Fire Department.
  
  
• City of Surprise Fire Department
  The fire department teaches non-certification CPR classes the third Saturday of each month, and there is no charge to attend the class. Healthcare provider CPR is taught at a cost of $25 per person. For information about scheduling a CPR class, call 623-815-5407. Click here for information on CPR classes offered through the Surprise Fire Department.
  
  
• Your local Community College will have CPR classes offered as well. Click here to go to the county college Web site for more information about these classes.
  1) At this website you can find the nearest community college's Web site.
  2) Look in the course schedule.
  3) CPR classes will be under the Emergency Medical Technology section of most Web sites.