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This one is not a “go pet a dog and feel good” kind of situation.

This is the kind of thing where you're expected to show up, consistently, in high-stress situations. It's also physically demanding work.

McMinnville Fire District is currently recruiting volunteer firefighters
Learn more here!

Application Here!

What this means:

• Responding to fires, accidents, emergencies
• Training regularly (not optional)

What you’re signing up for:

• Complete an application, background check, interview, and physical fitness test.
• Regular training/drills.
• I'm sure there's loads more, I'm not an expert on the subject, this is just what I've scoped out for you guys.
• This is not casual, this is definitely a commitment. It's understandably not for everyone, but if it's for you that's amazing and your community appreciates you.

Also:

• You get useful training (CPR, emergency response, etc.)
• You get to do something that is admirable, impressive, and brave (and for once, I'm not being sarcastic)

Overall, this is a really great opportunity for those who are interested.

I hate the heat (I'm a vampire, for those of you who didn't know), so I'll be sitting this one out. Major kudos to those of you who decide to go for it though! I've actually known people who have signed up for this and they found it to be really fulfilling, it's a great way to get in shape too (but mostly do it because of the whole life, environment, and wildlife saving stuff...obviously).

Friends of mine especially enjoyed helping out with wildfires, which are becoming more of an issue every summer.

They are actively recruiting right now, so don’t sit on it if you feel like this is something you want to do.

This is part of “Be a Decent Human Thursdays.”

Do one thing that actually matters this week. Or don't, I won't hold it against ya, this one's a little more intense than my usual volunteer posts.