Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter Requirements 18 years of age High School Diploma or equivalent Able to read and communicate in English Have a valid CA Driver's License Ability to pass a background screening Ability to pass a health screening Ability to attend weekly trainings Ability to meet response requirements by;a) living inside the District and responding to no less than 35% of District calls b) living outside of the District and staffing according to our sleeper shift policy Desirable Bilingual Fire Service experience or training Emergency medical training