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FIRE SCIENCE + EMERgency Response

The partnership between Dayton Fire District and the Dayton High School fire science program is an exciting collaboration that brings invaluable benefits to both the students and the fire district. This initiative aims to provide students with comprehensive fire science education and emergency response training.

Throughout this program, we have the privilege of sharing our expertise and knowledge with the students. Opening our fire stations to them allows them to gain firsthand exposure to the daily operations of our firefighters and the challenges they face. By observing and interacting with our experienced professionals, the students develop a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and demands inherent in the firefighting profession.

Students can actively engage in practicing essential firefighting techniques and honing their skills within a controlled environment, which better prepares them for real-life emergency situations. Providing these resources to the students is a source of pride for us, as we firmly believe that investing in their education and training today will contribute to building a highly skilled and competent firefighting workforce in the future.

Students in the Fire Science program gain invaluable education, training, and inspiration for their potential careers in firefighting and emergency services.

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High School Partnership Frequently Asked Question’s

  • You have to be at least 16 years old.

  • Yes, Dayton Fire District pays for all training and uniforms if you Volunteer with the Dayton Fire District.

    • Fill out the application form and turn it in, finish online classes before training dates, and be on track to graduate.

    • If under 18 years of age have a parent or legal guardian fill out and sign the Fire Department Parental Permission form.

  • Yes, as long as you are in good standing with the school, it is ok with your parents (if under 18,) and have completed a corresponding certification based on the call type.

  • Volunteers over 18 years old receive $10 per call and $5 per training attendance stipend to reimburse for wear and tear on their vehicle and fuel. Students 16-17 years old receive high school credit for their participation.

  • As a firefighter/Emergency Medical Responder, you attend car accidents, fires, and other hazardous situations which always pose risk; however, as a high school student (under 18) you cannot go out of district for calls or go interior on a burning structure, mitigating a lot of possible danger.

  • No, it is on a volunteer basis, so you can attend calls that you are certified for when you are available.

  • It is hard work sometimes (physically and mentally,) but it's incredibly rewarding. The Fire Department is a very tight-knit group that supports each other through it all, a second family almost. Be prepared to work hard, and bring your mental toughness.

  • Not everybody is made to be a part of EMS and/or Fire there’s no shame in finding out it's not your calling, just let an officer know, and you’ll be taken care of.

  • Your certifications are good for life, as long as they are maintained and are transferable from one department to another in the state of Oregon through DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.)

  • If you are under the age of 18, no. You must be 18 years of age or older to complete your training burn to learn before being able to make an entry in a structure fire.

  • If you complete the Firefighter I Academy, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Basic Wildland Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (HAZMAT), and FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 you will receive 2.5 high school credits or if you complete less than this training, it will be determined by the High School.

  • Once 18 years of age and have completed task books for training attended. You will receive state of Oregon DPSST fire certifications. These certifications can be evaluated by individual colleges or universities with fire science programs and they can grant credits for obtaining these certifications.