About Us
The Crisis Response Team is made up of dedicated volunteers trained by the Glendale Fire Department. They specialize in being compassionate & professional during a time of need. Some Team members have a background in behavioral health, crisis intervention or emergency medicine. Read more

Welcome Letter from the Program Coordinator
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and hard work of every CR Volunteer in the GFD CR Program. While I cannot possibly list all accomplishments that take place on a daily basis, I do want to thank our members that have dedicated their time to the CR Program and to the Glendale Fire Department. Read more

Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
CLICK HERE for more information on the Glendale program.
CLICK HERE for the internship position description.
CLICK HERE for our volunteer flyer.

Looking for Exceptional Volunteers to Join Our Team!
The Glendale Fire Department is seeking quality volunteers to become Crisis Response Team members. Crisis Response Team members are compassionate about what they do and find the volunteer position a rewarding way to make a difference in the community. CLICK HERE to read our brochure (pdf).

Upcoming Events
Crisis Response Interviews - If you have any friends, family, or co-workers that are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Glendale Fire Crisis Response Program, we are now accepting applications! Interviews will be held quarterly. (B-Shift)

"Innovative Program Award"
The Glendale Fire Department's Crisis Response Team won the "Innovative Program Award" from the National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG). The award honors the outstanding achievement of local government programs for the creation and implementation of quality programs and service that utilizes volunteers to creatively serve both their local government and community. The award was presented in San Francisco at the National Conference on Volunteering & Service in June 2009. Congratulations Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team!

Crisis Response Team receives ‘Distinguished Service Award'
The more than 60 volunteers of the Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team who help community members to deal with emotions resulting from traumatic events were honored recently by Glendale Community College (GCC) with the Distinguished Service Award for Excellence. The award was given during the third annual recognition dinner and gala, which benefits scholarships and programs at both West Valley community colleges.

Read Our Newsletter

Check out the Glendale Fire Crisis Response Dispatch newsetter.

CLICK HERE for the May 2009 Newsletter
CLICK HERE for the February 2009 Newsletter
CLICK HERE for the October 2008 Newsletter
CLICK HERE for the July 2008 Newsletter