Become a Skyland Fire & Rescue Volunteer

Open House May 27th at 7pm at the Main Station

(9 Miller Road Asheville, NC 28803)

WHAT IT TAKES TO VOLUNTEER:

Being a volunteer firefighter/first responder is not about what you look like, what degree you have, or where you come from. It is about one thing: heart.

Do you have what it takes to serve your community?

Join us at the Open House to learn more about what support opportunities are available for volunteers like you!

**COVID Precautions and Mask Mandates, per local and department guidelines, will be followed at time of event**

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Skyland Fire & Rescue

Is Hiring

Full & Part-Time Firefighters

Skyland Fire & Rescue is hiring Full & Part-Time Firefighters. Applications must be received by Friday May 7th at 5pm ET.

NC Firefighter credentialed, NC EMT Basic, and successful completion of probationary period required.

Benefits include: health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, NC Firefighter pension fund, FSA account, life insurance, 401-K, uniform allowance, tuition scholarship opportunities, and more including advancement opportunities and service awards.

Annual Salary starting at $35,290 for full-time.

Please send resumes or questions to:

Captain Bryan Moore

bmoore@skylandfire.com

828-684-6421

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Skyland Fire & Rescue is Hiring Part-Time Paramedics

We are hiring for our EMS Division!

Are you a new AEMT or Paramedic looking for an opportunity in Fire-Based EMS?

A seasoned EMS professional looking for something different?

Maybe you are interested in volunteering to learn more about EMS?

Skyland Fire & Rescue may be the place for you!

Minimum Requirements:
North Carolina Office of EMS Credentialed Paramedic (or eligible)
Requirements as Outlined in Job Description/Employee Handbook
Skyland Fire & Rescue is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks and Drug Testing is Required for All Employees.

$15.75 per hour to start

Please send resumes or questions to:

Steve Johnson

EMS Coordinator

sjohnson@skylandfire.com

828-684-6421 ext. 301
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Use of Facilities for meetings and events

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are canceling ALL use of our facilities for events and meetings until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may occur, thank you.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

www.buncombecounty.org for the most up to date information

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We need your help!

Buncombe and Madison Counties and the municipalities within the counties are working together to become less vulnerable to natural disasters, and your participation in the process is important to us!

The counties, along with local jurisdictions and other partners, are working to update the multi-jurisdictional Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan identifies and assesses our community’s natural hazard risks and identifies strategies that determine how to best minimize or manage those risks.

This survey is an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and can lead to mitigation activities that should help lessen the impacts of future hazard events.

Survey Link: https://s.surveyplanet.com/uSiT4nell

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Skyland Fire Rescue is Conducting Wildfire Assessment of Homes in the Skyland Fire District

The Wildfire Assessment is done by firefighters who are looking for hazards around the home that may prevent being able to defend the home from a wildfire.

Hazards that may exist around the home may include leaves, brush, or other combustibles that are close to the home.

Skyland Firefighters will be leaving door hangers on homes that has an above average risk for wildfire.

What Can You Do?

Remove combustibles, leaves, and brush at least thirty feet away from the home, decks, or anything that could carry the fire into the home.

What is Your Risk?

This year we have an elevated risk of wildfire due to the dry and hot conditions, which makes the forest burn much faster and hotter, which will continue until we have significant rain.

What is Defendable Space?

Defendable space is the area around your home that does not have brush, leaves, or combustibles which is preferably covered with grass or a non combustible.

Why Do You Need Defendable Space?

Defendable space provides you with a buffer to allow for firefighters to defend your home if a wildfire occurs and helps you and the firefighters protect your home.

What If You Have Questions?

You can Call Skyland Fire Department at any time and we can provide additional answers or have someone come and visit your home to assist you with your wildfire prevention plan.

You can also go to NFPA Firewise for more Information.

Below are the door hangers that are being placed on homes with an above average risk of wildfire as well as additional Wildfire Safety Tips

Help Us Protect and Defend Your Home From Wildfire.