Part-Time Heroes Needed For Full-Time Rewards

We need your help! If it weren't for volunteers, three fourths of the United
States would be without adequate fire protection... Including the
community you live in. Few jobs offer the challenges and rewards that
volunteer fire and rescue services offer. This business is not for everyone.
You need courage, dedication and a willingness to learn new skills. As a
volunteer you will be trained to react with confidence to all sorts of
emergency situations. The rewards in the fire services are incredible if you
consider respect and appreciation reward enough. Saving a neighbor's home
from being destroyed by fore or rescuing a person from an automobile
accident are rewards of personal satisfaction. So if you have the desire to
help and you believe you have what it takes too meet the challenges, join the
team that protects the city and surrounding rural areas we call home.

The Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting applications for
the position of volunteer firefighter. Applicants must reside within the city
limits of Palmyra, be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Missouri
drivers license. Candidates should be in good physical health and willing to
respond on call from their home or work, day or night. No previous
firefighting experience is required but candidates will be expected to attend
basic firefighting training.

The selection process will consist of submitting an application, an oral
interview with the selection committee, a physical agility test, and a short
written exam. Candidates will be called as openings become available.

Applications are available at City Hall, 301 S. main, Palmyra, Mo. during
regular business hours. Qualified men and women are encouraged to apply.

Submitted by
Gary Crane, Fire Chief