"Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself.  It's what you do for others."

We are currently looking for new members to join our fraternity of brotherhood. If you are interested fill out an application online by clicking the boots to the left. The application can also be filled out and printed. If you fill out the application and print it, please deliver it to Station 45 Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in a sealed envelope with New Member Application addressed to the attention of CCVFD Board of Directors'. During the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors' after your application is submitted it will be reviewed and decided upon contingent on your criminal background check.

Some general guidelines to remember about this line of work:

1.  It is inherently dangerous and the risk of SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH is a possibility.
2.  It is physically strenuous work.
3.  It may require you to be away from your family for extended periods of time. (while on calls and training)
4.  You MUST attend training on a regular basis set forth by the Department guidelines.

The progressive steps to becoming a member in good standing with full privileges:

Jr. Firefighter- This is a person 16-18 years of age who expresses an interest in learning about the Fire Service. This person must be granted permission by their parents and school principal to join. During this time the person is working towards their Firefighter Level 2 certification and any other related certifications that they would like to obtain to gain valuable knowledge of the fire service. While on calls this person will assist with simple tasks given to them by persons in charge and other firefighters as necessary. THIS PERSON WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO ANY INTERIOR FIREFIGHTING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY TASK THAT WILL PUT THEM AT GREAT RISK OF INJURY.

Probationary Firefighter- This person is 19 years of age or older and is currently in their first year of service in the Fire Department. The person will required to attend classes to obtain their Firefighter Level 2 certification during this time along with answering alarms and assisting other firefighters while on a call as set forth by the Department guidelines. THIS PERSON WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO ANY INTERIOR FIREFIGHTING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY TASK THAT WILL PUT THEM AT GREAT RISK OF INJURY UNTIL PROPERLY TRAINED AND APPROVED BY THE CHIEF AND TRAINING OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT.

Firefighter-This is a person who has satisfactorily completed the probationary period as set forth in the department guidelines and completed all requirements of becoming a State certified Firefighter or who is actively attending classes to obtain the hours necessary to become certified. This person once certified will be required to maintain their certifications by attending enough continuing education classes offered through various entities in the surrounding area and through the training division of the department. The number of hours required annually is set forth in the department guidelines by the department training division. This person at a minimum will be required to meet the annual requirements to maintain NFPA 1403 and Haz-Mat Operations Level certifications.  IF PROPERLY TRAINED THIS PERSON MAY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN ANY TASK UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME.