Join
Application
Volunteers: Click on the link below for a PDF copy of our membership application. Once you fill out the application, and completed all required trainings (listed below), you can submit everything in person to ESD # 2 Fire Station 4, 1432 N. State Highway 95, Bastrop, Texas 78602 or email a copy to recruitment@bastropesd2.org.
Wildfire Division: Click on the link below for a PDF copy of our membership application. Once you fill out the application you can submit it in person to ESD # 2 Fire Station 4, 1432 N. State Highway 95, Bastrop, Texas 78602 or email a copy to crr@bastropesd2.org.
Career FF: Click on the link for the Full-Time Firefighter Application and fill out the online form. If you have any questions please email recruitment@bastropesd2.org.
Submit a copy of your DD 214 along with your application, if applicable.
Volunteer
Wildfire Division
Full-Time Firefighter
VOLUNTEERS
Bastrop County ESD No. 2 is always recruiting new volunteer members who wish to actively participate as firefighters or in the non-operational capacity as a support member. We are always looking to increase membership. Regardless if you have no public safety experience or if you are a veteran looking for a new challenge, there is room for you here at Bastrop County ESD No. 2.
How you can make an impact?
Volunteering with ESD No. 2 is great way to support our local community or even prepare for a paid career in the fire and rescue service. We are looking for people from a wide age range and backgrounds. If you ever thought about becoming a firefighter, an EMT, or just helping in the community, now is your chance to make it happen.
What are the Requirements?
- Must live within the ESD No. 2 District. Click here for District Map.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to pass a full background check. (Same one used for a CHL or adoption.) www.dps.texas.gov
- Must have a clear driving record. (Type AR) www.dps.texas.gov
- Required 24hrs of participation a month, with a minimum of 2hrs of training. (calls, shifts, training, events, or any combo thereof)
- Participation at Saturday trainings 10:00am until till dismissed:
- 2nd & 4th Saturday - Training
- 3rd Saturday - Make-Up Training Day
- Respect for fellow members and the public.
- Follow lawful orders from the leadership of the department.
- Completion of all required training, certifications, and tasks in a timely manner.
- Proper use and care of department issued gear and equipment.
- Respond to emergencies when available.
- Must meet all physical requirements.
Training that will need to be completed and turned in with initial application:
Obtain a FEMA SID#. https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
FEMA Training: IS 100, 200, 700, 800
Courage to be Safe Training https://www.fireherolearningnetwork.com/Training_Programs/Courage_To_Be_Safe.aspx
Traffic Incident Management Training https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/course-search?course_no=133126A
Cancer Awareness Training https://www.ppe101.com/nfpa-1851-free-online-training/