Volunteer Firefighters

Training

Volunteers meet twice monthly for hands-on training and practice drills.

Certifications

Our volunteers are all certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), some are already certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs) or Paramedics, and all become certified State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association (SFFMA)-certified firefighters.

Professionalism

Volunteer firefighters work side-by-side with the career firefighters of Bonham Fire Department.

Service

Our volunteers assist in public education, community service, fire prevention through the LAFS program, and help in times of disaster.

Benefits

All costs associated with being a volunteer at Bonham Fire Department (BFD) are paid for by the fire department. You will be issued   equipment and gear which the department supplies.  An given an allotment for response in the City of $10.00 per call and $15.00 per call in county for mutual aide.  

Become a Volunteer

Becoming a volunteer is very simple. Complete an application and submit it to Station 2 or email us at admin@bonhamfd.com.

SFFMA -Texas State Fireman & Fire Marshals' Association

Organized in 1876, SFFMA is Texas's oldest and largest fire association serving the fire and emergency service responders of Texas and beyond.