Prospective Members
How to Join:
West Harrison Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for new potential members to join our department. In order to be eligible to apply for membership to the West Harrison Volunteer Fire Department, prospective members must first meet several requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Applicants must live within five (5) road miles of one of West Harrison's four fire stations.
- Station 1- 2656 South Access Road, Longview, TX 75602
- Station 2- 2780 Lois Drive, Longview, TX 75605
- Station 3- 19797 FM 449, Longview, TX 75605
- Station 4- 141 Lawrence Rd, Longview, TX 75605
- Applicants must be willing to submit to a criminal history search, driving record review, and drug screen up request.
If individuals are able to meet these requirements, a completed application must be submitted in person at a regularly scheduled meeting held on the first and third Monday's of every month. Individuals submitting an application will have an initial probationary period of up to one hundred and eighty (180) days, but no less than ninety (90) days. This time will be used to obtain above stated histories of the prospective member. During this time applicants are encouraged to attend as many meeting and calls as possible so that members can become familiar with her/him. Initial probationary applicants shall have no voting rights and under no circumstances allowed to operate an emergency vehicle. He / she may be issued protective clothing and communications at the Chief’s discretion. Individuals are provided a training packet that is to be completed before the end of their probationary membership year.
Individuals found acceptable by the members may be deemed a Member of West Harrison VFD. The member shall be on probation with the West Harrison Fire Department for twelve (12) months. Probationary firefighter status may be revoked at any given time by a majority of the members or at the discretion of the Officers for the good of the Department.
Apply for a part-time position
Looking for a great way to get connected in the community and already have full TCFP certification, apply below today! We are staffed Monday-Friday from 0800-1800. Simply fill out a Part-Time Application and attached it (along with any certifications you have a copy of) below. We will reach back out to you within 2-3 days.