LAKE SAINT LOUIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Reserve Firefighter

Reserve Firefighters will serve as the primary non-paid members of the District. Reserve Firefighters are not required to live within the Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District.

Reserve Firefighters will not be issued tone-alert pagers and will not respond to emergency calls unless specifically participating in a Manning Shift or riding with a career crew. Some exceptions do exist for Reserve Firefighters residing within the Distict and regarding response during times of in-district working fires or other large scale emergencies or when District coverage is needed.

Minimum Requirements to Apply for Membership:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• State of Missouri Firefighter II certification or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Missouri EMT-Basic license preferred.
• Valid CPR/AED certification card.
• Satisfactory criminal records check within last 4 months.
• Satisfactory medical/sports physical exam within last 4 months and signed Physician's Certification.
• Successfully interview before the District Officers.
• Successful completion of a physical agility test.

All new Reserve 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 Firefighters are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of documented training every six (6) months, 15 hours of which must be completed in house at approved District sponsored training. In addition, all Reserve Firefighters are required to participate in at least twelve (12) 12-hour Manning Shifts every six (6) months (January-June and July-December). Manning Shifts typically occur from 7:00am to 7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Reserve Firefighters will typically be considered for the program on a yearly basis at the discretion of the Officers. Applications for membership as a Reserve Firefighter will be accepted throughout the year.

Water Rescue Technician

Water Rescue Technicians respond to water related emergencies within St. Charles County, as well as surrounding counties. This includes swift water rescue, ice rescue, boating accidents, drowning and assisting law enforcement with evidence recovery. Water Rescue Technicians also provide standby services for events such as water ski shows and triathlons.

Minimum Requirements to Apply for Membership:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Valid Missouri EMT-Basic license preferred.
• Valid CPR/AED certification card.
• Valid Missouri Boating Safety Certification card preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal records check within last 12 months.
• Satisfactory medical/sports physical exam within last 12 months and signed Physician's Certification.
• Successfully interview before the District Officers.
• Successful completion of a physical agility test.

All new Water Rescue Technicians 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 Water Rescue Technicians are required to complete a minimum of 12.5 hours of documented training every six (6) months, 7.5 hours of which must be completed in house at approved District sponsored training.

Water Rescue Technicians will typically be considered for the program on a yearly basis at the discretion of the Officers. Applications for membership as a Water Rescue Technician will be accepted throughout the year.

Support Services

For those interested in being a member of the Fire District, but who feel that they can't or don't want to meet the requirements of being a Reserve Firefighter or Water Rescue Technician, 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.