Become a Volunteer Volunteer Firefighter
Minimum Requirements to Apply for Membership:
- Resident of the Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District (with few exceptions).
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
- Minimum 18 years of age required.
- Valid Missouri Driver’s License required.
- State of Missouri Firefighter II certification or equivalent preferred.
- Valid Missouri EMT license preferred.
- Satisfactory criminal records check required.
- Successful completion of a physical agility test required.
- Satisfactory medical/sports physical exam required (within last 12 months).
- Successfully interview before the District Officers.
All new Volunteer Firefighters must satisfactorily complete the District’s Recruit Orientation Training and are on a probationary period during their first 12 months of membership. During this period of time, you will be able to determine if your new position is suitable for you, and the District Officers will have an opportunity to evaluate your performance. However, the completion of the introductory period does not guarantee membership for any period of time thereafter.
All Volunteer Firefighters are required to annually complete a minimum of 50 hours of documented training, 25 hours of which must be completed in house at the District’s regularly scheduled training sessions on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month and the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Volunteer Firefighters will be brought into the program twice a year on or about June 1st and December 1st of each year. Applications for membership as a Volunteer Firefighter will be accepted throughout the year.
Junior Firefighter Program
The Junior Firefighter Program is aimed at providing youths — males and females between 16 and — with a hands–on view of the fire service. Members train with the Lake Saint Louis firefighters, and when they pass all requirements, are allowed to respond to alarms and assist firefighters at actual emergency scenes.
Minimum Requirements to Apply for Membership:
- Minimum 16 years of age required.
- Parent or Guardian's written permission.
All members are required to submit a copy of their school grade reports to the Junior Advisors within 48 hours of receiving the reports. All Junior Firefighters must maintain a passing grade in all subjects in order to remain active members.
Upon reaching their 18th birthday, Junior Firefighters in good standing will automatically become Probationary Volunteer Firefighters.
Reserve Volunteer Firefighter Program
Reserve Volunteer Firefighters do not respond to emergency calls unless participating in an Overnight Manning Shift at Station No. 2 or riding with a career crew.
Reserve Volunteer Firefighters will be brought into the program twice a year on or about June 1st and December 1st. Applications for membership in the Reserve Volunteer Firefighter Program will be accepted throughout the year.
Minimum Requirements to Apply for Membership:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
- Minimum 18 years of age required.
- Valid Missouri driver’s license required.
- State of Missouri Firefighter II certification or equivalent preferred.
- Valid Missouri EMT license preferred.
- Successful completion of a physical agility test required.
- Satisfactory medical/sports physical exam required (within last 12 months).
- Satisfactory criminal records check required.
- Successfully interview before the Reserve Volunteer Program Committee.
All new Reserve Volunteer Firefighters must satisfactorily complete the District’s Recruit Orientation Training and are on a probationary period during their first 12 months of membership. During this period of time, you will be able to determine if your new position is suitable for you, and the District Officers will have an opportunity to evaluate your performance. However, the completion of the introductory period does not guarantee membership for any period of time thereafter.
All Reserve Volunteer Firefighters are required to annually complete a minimum of 50 hours of documented training, 25 hours of which must be completed in house at the District’s regularly scheduled training sessions on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month and the 3rd Saturday of each month. In addition, all Reserve Volunteer Firefighters must actively participate in a minimum of twelve (12) Weekend Overnight Manning Shifts every six (6) months.
Reserve Volunteer Firefighters will be brought into the program twice a year on or about June 1st and December 1st of each year. Applications for membership in the Reserve Volunteer Firefighter Program will be accepted throughout the year.
Support Services
For those interested in volunteering, but who feel that they can't or don't want to meet the requirements of being a volunteer firefighter, are welcome to join our Support Services staff.
The Support Services members support the Fire District by providing food and beverages at major emergencies, assisting during severe weather emergencies, and providing support for all events and fund–raising activities.