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Moreno Valley Fire Department

Volunteers and Explorers

Volunteers provide a broad source of expertise and talent for City programs.

Get Involved

Becoming a Volunteer

The City of Moreno Valley relies on volunteers to help provide community services and programs that the City could not otherwise afford to offer its citizens.

Volunteering can provide valuable job experience, keep your skills sharp, or just make you feel great. And it always helps the community!

The first step is to complete a Volunteer Application form online. Your application will be reviewed and assigned a possible department.

Moreno Valley has two Fire volunteer organizations: the Fire Explorer Program and Volunteer Reserve Firefighters.

Youth Program · Ages 14–18

Fire Explorer Program

The Riverside County Fire Department Fire Explorer Program is a youth program organized through ‘Learning For Life’. The program is designed to allow male and female youth, between the ages of 14 and 18, to explore a career in the fire service.

The purpose of this program is to provide hands-on experience to participants while making learning fun.

Training

Fire Explorers receive training like professional firefighters, including:

  • Basic fire chemistry
  • Ladder operations
  • Medical & CPR training
  • Hazardous materials
  • Auto extrication

Benefits

Fire Explorers receive the following benefits:

  • The opportunity to learn teamwork and leadership skills
  • High School credits
  • Competitive activities at Fire Explorer Musters
  • Challenge, Hard Work, Fun, and Friendship!

Minimum Requirements

  • Between 14 and 18 years old
  • Completion of the 8th grade
  • 2.0 or better grade point average

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Riverside County Fire’s Explorer Page.

Ages 18 & Up

Volunteer Reserve Firefighters

Moreno Valley Volunteer Reserve Firefighters assist the Moreno Valley Fire Department in firefighting activities and the provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). They respond to alarms as members of fire crews to protect life and property using various fire apparatus, equipment, tools, and devices, while ensuring their proper use and maintenance. Volunteer Reserve Firefighters are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians, First Responders or Emergency Medical Responders (EMR). They administer varying degrees of emergency medical aid to injured people under extreme conditions involving trauma, illness, and personal tragedy.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED Requirements at time of appointment
  • Be able to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance
  • Be at least 18 years of age

Desirable Optional Credentials

  • Graduation from a Community College
  • Basic Training Academy. Previous experience as a volunteer or reserve firefighter
  • California State Firefighter 1
  • Possession of a current EMT-B National Registry Certificate
  • Retired/former fire service professionals

How to Apply

Applications may be obtained at www.rvcfire.org as positions are open and available. All required documentation must be submitted with the application including a resume.

More Ways to Volunteer

Other Volunteer Opportunities

If you are specifically interested in being a volunteer with the Police Department, an Explorer Scout for the Police Department, or a Reserve Firefighter for Riverside County, please visit these web sites: