How can I become a member of the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department?
Service God, Country, and Man is a great honor; but to serve as a Deer Park Volunteer Firefighter is a privilege.


Your time is a precious commodity and as a Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department member you will be afforded the opportunity to serve your community as a firefighter or as an Emergency Medical Provider.


As a firefighter you will be placed in an intensive 14-week fire academy where you will experience classroom, hands on fire training, and comradeship opportunities with fellow firefighters. After the academy you will be allowed to join the prestigious ranks of the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department where you will undergo a six-month probationary period to further your firefighting experience.


As a member of the EMS group you will be placed with a mentor for six months to demonstrate skills and learn department protocol.


The City of Deer Park offers its volunteers opportunities to expand their EMS and fire training through area colleges, fire training schools, and the prestigious Texas A&M Fire training school in College Station, Texas.


The City of Deer Park is a member of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System, which provides pension, disability, and survivor benefits for the firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel who volunteer their time. After 15 years of pension credit you will be allowed to receive these retirement benefits.

Qualifications required for EMS application:
Between 19 and 55 years of age
Pass DOT physical
Current Texas EMS Certification
Pass physical agility test
Pass a criminal background check
Complete academy training

Qualifications required for FIRE application:
Between 21 and 55 years of age
Pass DOT physical
Pass physical agility test
Pass a criminal background check
Complete academy training

If you meet the listed qualifications and are interested in becoming a member please download an application. Go to the www.dpvfd.org

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1. What is a fire inspection?
2. How can I prepare for the inspection?
3. What is the International Fire Code 2012?
4. How often will my business or property be inspected?
5. What if I have a question about the inspection and fire code violations?
6. Why does the city conduct Fire Inspections?
7. A Fire Inspector found a violation of the Fire Code in my building, what must I do?
8. How long do I have to correct the fire code violations noted on an inspection?
9. If I fail to make corrections to a fire code violation, what happens?
10. The Fire Inspector told me that a re-inspection is necessary, why?
11. Can I schedule a Courtesy Inspection or Fire Code Consultation?
12. Why am I being told I have to install a Fire Alarm System?
13. Why am I being told I have to install a Fire Sprinkler System?
14. Is my building is "Grandfathered" from having to meet current codes?
15. How is the occupant load for my building calculated?
16. When do I need a permit?
17. How do I get a permit application?
18. The Fire Inspector told me that a re-inspection is necessary, why?
19. There is a leaking fire hydrant on my street. Who is responsible for repairing it?
20. Why does the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department make so much noise when they respond to a call?
21. SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES!!
22. Is one smoke detector enough?
23. Where should I install smoke detectors?
24. What type of smoke detectors are there?
25. How do I maintain my smoke detectors?
26. What should I do if I hear a smoke detector's alarm sound?
27. My smoke detector is "chirping". What should I do?
28. Who do I call to complain about tall weeds, fire hazards or abandoned autos?
29. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
30. How come I see fire trucks with full lights and sirens go through a red light at intersections and then, after they go through, they turn off their lights and slow down?
31. Why do I see firefighters cutting holes in the roof of a building on fire?
32. Who do I call about a fire extinguisher that doesn't work?
33. How can I become a member of the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department?
34. How do I get a copy of a fire incident report from the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department?
35. Where is Deer Park Fire Marshal's Office located?