Volunteer with us!
Nearly all of the departments of Rusk County Emergency Services District #1 (RCESD #1) operate today as exclusively volunteer. Volunteering at a member department of the RCESD #1 can be a very rewarding experience to not only the person who volunteers, but the community they choose to serve.
Why do people volunteer for a fire department? Common answers include: to give back to the community, learn a new skill, professional development, or continue a family history in the fire service.
Training, equipment, resources, and community are all provided!
A 2014 graphic from the International Association of Fire Chiefs outlining the cost of outfitting a firefighter with personal protective equipment and the necessary tools of the job.