JOIN THE DEPARTMENT

Not everyone has to hold a hose.

The Comfort Volunteer Fire Department runs on 26 volunteers who give their time, skills, and commitment to protect this community. We need people in all roles — on the truck and off it.

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AVAILABLE ROLES

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Volunteer

Respond to structure fires, brush fires, vehicle accidents, and EMS calls. Training provided through TEEX and in-house Tuesday night drills.

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Special Events

Help organize the Fish Fry, Fireman's Ball, Car Show, and fundraising auctions that keep the department running year to year.

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Office & Support

Data entry, inventory management, administrative support, and ordering. Critical work that keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

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Fundraising

CVFD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that depends entirely on community support. Help plan and execute the events and campaigns that keep the department funded and equipped.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

We take care of our people.

Members who complete 25 years of active service earn a full benefits package — a meaningful reward for a meaningful commitment.

Health & sickness coverage
Workers' compensation
Life insurance
Retirement benefits

All benefits vest after 25 years of active service.

TRAINING

Built to make you ready.

CVFD conducts in-house training 3-4 Tuesday nights per month and attends outside trainings through TEEX 5-6 times per year. Certifications available include:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Firefighter I & II (TCFP / SFFMA)
Swiftwater Rescue
Vehicle Extrication
Wildland Firefighting
Instructor Training

A NOTE ON GETTING STARTED

New members begin as probationary volunteers. It's a chance to get your footing, learn the department, and show us what you're made of. Once you've demonstrated your commitment, CVFD provides your full structural gear - a $6,000 investment we make in the people who show up. We don't hand that out lightly, and we don't take lightly the people who earn it.

JUNIOR FIRE BRIGADE

Building the next generation.

In partnership with the Comfort School District, CVFD runs a Junior Fire Brigade program that introduces young people to what it means to serve their community. Students learn fire safety, department operations, and the values that make a volunteer firefighter - awareness, responsibility, and a willingness to show up for others.

Today's Junior Brigade members are tomorrow's volunteers. If you have a child interested in the program, note it on the application below.

Junior Fire Brigade member during CVFD training exercise

Apply to volunteer.

Fill out the form below and someone from CVFD will be in touch. All roles welcome - firefighter or not.