The Manitou Springs Volunteer Fire Department is built on the motto “neighbors serving neighbors since 1879,” and being a member is an invaluable way to contribute to your community, as well as having the genuine personal satisfaction that you get when helping others in need. MSVFD provides structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical, high and low angle rescue, trail rescues, and fire prevention services to the City of Manitou Springs. In addition, MSVFD contributes in many different ways to charities and local events in the community and surrounding area.
Please note that we hold firmly to the requirements listed below, and are unable to make exceptions. If you have any questions, please email the Foreman: msvfdforeman@gmail.com
application requirements:
Resident of Manitou Springs
18 years of age or older
Physically able to carry out the requirements
Possess valid driver’s license
Have a reliable mode of transportation
Pass a criminal background check ($25 fee)
Annual requirements to be in good standing with the dept:
Respond to 5% of all calls for service (approximately 60 out of 1200 calls a year)
Participate in 50% of all sanctioned events (at least 5 of the 10 annual community events)
Complete 36 hours of training annually
Additionally, there are several meetings each month. Every Wednesday is a fire training topic. The 3rd Tuesday is medical training. The last Tuesday of the month is a business meeting.
In the first year as a probationary Firefighter, you'll complete the following:
Probationary Orientation Curriculum
Probationary Firefighter Task Book
CPR/First Aid certification
Firefighter 1 and HazMat Awareness/Operations Class
Wildland S-130/S-190 certification
volunteer application periods for 2024:
Early 2024:
Applications open: January 8 (available at the fire station)
Applications close: January 29
Group interview to follow
Late 2024:
Applications open: August 5 (available at the fire station)
Applications close: August 26
Group interview to follow