
RECRUITMENT
Few jobs offer you the opportunity to save a life. As a volunteer firefighter, you could be called upon to do it at a moments notice. This is why we need courageous and dedicated people with a strong desire to help others.
Because this job is so important, we make sure all of our volunteer firefighters are expertly trained and properly equipped. If you want to do something important for you community and are willing to take on a challenging job, come down to the fire station and talk to us. The criteria to be a volunteer firefighter is:
- A citizen of the United States
- A legal resident of the State of Nebraska
- A resident of the City of Kearney of within a two mile radius of Kearney or five mile radius of Riverdale
- At least 19 years of age or ask about our Explorer Program for under the age of 19.
Apply Today
Click the button below and fill out the application. Once completed email it to JoAnn Andersen at jandersen@kearneygov.org. Once submitted a member or our recruitment committee will reach out to you!

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Do it now if you think you are interested! The opportunity to serve your community is a wonderful experience! You get to meet great people and particpate in meaningful life expierences.
-Tim Ullman
I joined KVFD so that I could help people on their worst day. The camaraderie and brotherhood of the membership is like one big family!
-Terry Eirich