Description There are many roles for volunteers in South Kitsap Fire and Rescue (SKFR). A typical fire response will alert the volunteer suppression firefighting members who schedule their lives to respond one week out of every three-week period. Suppression Volunteers

• Suppression volunteers are trained to work alongside career firefighters during fire response situations. They are the local heroes who dedicate their time and effort to protect the community.

Support Services Volunteers

• Support services volunteers are called to respond to fires, primarily assigned to the air unit and water tenders. The air unit refills the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottles for suppression personnel, while volunteer tender operators are dispatched to areas with insufficient hydrant coverage.

Chaplain Program

• The chaplain program provides personal assistance to individuals experiencing tragedies. Chaplains offer immediate emotional suppo...