Volunteer Fire Department

Eligibility Requirements

The City of Glenpool Fire Department also has an extensive Volunteer Program. Volunteers must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Continuing Membership

The requirements for continuing membership of the Glenpool Volunteer Fire Department are as follows:

  • Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
  • Must not have any driver's license offenses which include driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, or similar convictions or have been found guilty of any Felony crime within the last seven years and pass a background check in compliance with City of Glenpool administrative policy.
  • Must live within the Glenpool City limits or within a 5-mile radius of the fire station located at 14536 South Elwood Avenue, Glenpool, Oklahoma.
  • Must comply with all rules and Standard Operating Guidelines (S.O.G.) of the Glenpool Fire Department.

New Member

The requirements for applying to be a new member of the Glenpool Volunteer Fire Department are as follows:

  • Complete a general application for employment.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Pass a background check and driver's license record check as defined above.
  • Must live within the Glenpool City limits or within a 5-mile radius of the fire station located at 114536 South Elwood Avenue, Glenpool, Oklahoma.
  • Pass a physical agility test.
  • Conduct an oral interview with the fire department staff.

Non-Resident Member

The requirements for applying to be a non-resident member of the Glenpool Volunteer Fire Department are as follows:

  • Complete a general application for employment.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Pass a background check and driver's license record check as defined above.
  • Must have completed and have proof of completing, at a minimum, of Fire Fighter I, Hazardous Materials Awareness, First Responder (or equivalent) training.
  • Pass a physical agility test.
  • Conduct an oral interview with the fire department staff.