Operation prom night 2014. Do you have what it takes to become a member of this team?

If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer at Keno Fire Department, please contact

Chief Blair at chiefblair@kenofire.com,

or by phone at 541-883-3062.

The second option is becoming an EMT or Paramedic.

To become an EMT or Paramedic, you must attend an EMT Basic class hosted by KCC or other approved EMT Class. The EMT Basic is a very intense course and meets the State of Oregon and the National Registry for EMT standards. This course is typically offered twice a year and is a great option for anyone interested in becoming an EMT. Paramedic courses are not offered through Keno RFPD, but we can assist you in  pursuing your degree and certification.

The fourth program offered is the support program.

This program is designed for people in the community to help support the firefighters without actually performing the duties that a firefighter would. This is a new program that is being developed for those who are interested in helping their community and the firefighters who serve it. The support members are asked to be available for support functions, both on and off the fireground. Activities could consist of Keno Community Days and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Volunteers in the support program would assist fire suppression operations by assisting with firefighter rehab. Fighting a fire is a lot of hard, labor-intensive, hot work and the number one priority is to keep the firefighters safe, which means keeping them well hydrated and healthy during responses.

The third option is a Student/Intern program.

This program is designed to give college students an opportunity to affiliate with our organization and work to gain Oregon's DPSST Fire Certifications. Keno RFPD is an accredited agency with DPSST and provides classes and training for our members and interns. Check with the Fire Chief to see what we have available for students in Fire Science programs or EMT programs.

The first option is a volunteer firefighter.

To become a volunteer at Keno Fire Department, you need to attend weekly Tuesday night trainings from 7:00-9:00 pm. By attending training, you can see if you want to become a firefighter or if there is another program that suits you better. After you decide that you want to become a firefighter, the next step is to attend a Firefighter I Academy.  This class will teach you the basic skills every firefighter needs. There are additional, optional advancements beyond the Firefighter I Academy that you can also pursue.

How to become a volunteer at Keno Fire?

Keno Fire Department is always looking for new volunteers. There are several different ways you can volunteer at Keno Fire.