Become an Intern Firefighter with the El Medio Fire Department. Get extra points when you test for a Full Time position and gain valuable expierience in the fire service. Applicants must meet all Full Time Firefighter qualifications. See "Employment" page for more information

We offer a unique volunteer program to allow members of the community to get involved in a support role.  We provide training, equipment and experience in modern fire ground tactics and strategies.  This program is also an excellent place to gain experience for those interested in a career in the Fire Service.

EL MEDIO FIRE DEPARTMENT
CITIZEN RIDER PROGRAM

The El Medio Fire Department has instituted this program in order to allow members of the community an opportunity to ride along with your Firefighters and observe them performing their duties. We would hope that by your participation in the program you will gain insight into the everyday problems which face our community and how your Fire Department responds to them.

OBSERVER RULES & INSTRUCTIONS

• The request for ride-along form must be completed and liability waiver signed.
  
• The minimum age for applicants is 14 years with Parent/Guardian approval.
  
• Submission of false information will disqualify the observer from the program.
  
• Observer must agree not to discuss names of persons involved in fire incidents. Observers will be considered confidants of the Fire Department and it is essential that all matters pertaining to evidence or statements gathered in an investigation be held confidential.
  
• Observer must not leave the vicinity of the vehicle unless cleared to do so by the Officer.
  
• Observer or Officer may terminate the ride-along at any time.
  
• Observers are required to be neatly dressed. Females should wear either pants outfit or a dress; males should wear a neat pair of pants and shirt. Observers will not be allowed to participate if they appear in faded/patched jeans, T-shirts, halter tops, etc.
  
• For purposes of safety and Officer efficiency, the observer must obey ALL instructions or rules, written or verbal.
  
• Photographic equipment and recording devices are NOT to be used by observers. Use of these items could constitute an invasion of privacy of any suspects or victims who may be encountered during the course of the ride-along. Special arrangements for schools or organizations who wish to publish articles can be made through the Fire Chief.
  
• It should be understood that participation in this program is a privilege NOT A RIGHT and that the basic premise of the ride-along program is to establish rapport with the Fire Service about the functions of Emergency Service.