FAQs • Teton County, WY • CivicEngage

Do you want to be a volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT?: Due to the time, effort and expense to train new members and get them integrated into Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, we limit recruitment of new members based on organizational needs and attrition once a year. We accept applications as they come in and set up station interviews in January.

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Fire/EMS Volunteer

1. Do you want to be a volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT?: Due to the time, effort and expense to train new members and get them integrated into Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, we limit recruitment of new members based on organizational needs and attrition once a year. We accept applications as they come in and set up station interviews in January.

2. Does your department trade patches or tee shirts?: Jackson Hole Fire/EMS trades patches. The Moran Volunteer Firefighter's Association's provides us with T-Shirts for sale as a fundraiser for the Moran Fire Station volunteers. T-Shirts can be purchased at Jackson Hole Fire/EMS on 40 East Pearl Avenue for $15.

3. How can I make a donation to Fire/EMS?: Donations can be made to individual associations or to the department as a whole. Any donation made to the organization will be used as requested by the donor. Donations can be made by check, e-check or credit card.

4. How do I become a Fire Fighter or EMT?: Applications may be picked up at the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Administration Office or you may download the Membership Application (PDF). Due to the time, effort and expense to train new members and get them integrated into JH Fire/EMS, we limit recruitment of new members based on organizational needs and attrition once a year. We take applications as they come in and set up station interviews in January.

5. How many Fire Departments are there in Teton County?: Jackson Hole Fire/EMS has stations in Jackson, Wilson, Hoback, Moran and on the Teton Village Road. In addition to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS there are also other local fire departments in Teton Village, Jackson Hole Airport and Grand Teton National Park.

6. How do I become a Fire Fighter or EMT?: Applications may be picked up at the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Administration Office or you may download the Membership Application (PDF). Due to the time, effort and expense to train new members and get them intergrated into JH Fire/EMS, we limit recruitment of new members based on organizational needs and attrition once a year. We take applications as they come in and set up station interviews in January.

7. How much time is required to be a Fire Fighter or EMT?: Being a volunteer member of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS can be time consuming. Not only are you asked to respond to emergency calls, but you must be trained to respond to those emergencies. For information view the Membership Policy (PDF).