The Scio Fire District has weekly drills on Monday nights starting at 7pm. Drill nights are an opportunity for the volunteer cadre to come together and practice their craft, receive a consistent training message, and get updates on policies', procedure's, and changes in the law. Anyone who ha considered becoming a volunteer is encouraged to attend one of our weekly training sessions. Call us if you have any questions, want to attend a drill, or speak to the recruiter.

What's involved?
New volunteers of the Scio Fire District will be trained by members of our staff. Each new volunteer will have a training plan customized for their schedule and level of commitment. During training, volunteers will learn the basic of firefighting including how to:
- Don and Doff your personal protective equipment
- Use a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
- Tie knots
- Use extrication equipment
- Carry and deploy fire hose
- And Several more skills

Once I'm trained, what will I be doing?
As a firefighter, you are a problem solver. We are called for a myriad of problems and it's up to you to use your skills and training to solve the problem at hand. Some of the incidents you may be dispatched to inclide:
- Structure Fires
- Vehicle Fires
- Wild Land Fires
- Car Crashes
- Water Rescues
- Flooding
- Hazardous Materials Incidents
- Machinery Rescues
- And Several More!

What are the minimum Requirements?
To be a volunteer firefighter, you must:
- Be 18 years old
- Have an Oregon Drivers License
- Have an insurable driving record
- High School Diploma

Still Interested? Below is a link to the Scio Fire District volunteer application. Fill it out and email it to the district or drop it off at the main station in Scio.