Bannock County Ambulance District Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Volunteers

Ambulance services in Inkom, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs are provided by volunteers. If you are interested in becoming an EMT volunteer, please complete the information request form below.

Information Request Form


Volunteer Information

Who

  • The Bannock County Ambulance District is looking for ready, willing and able men and women to volunteer as Drivers and EMTs in the communities of Inkom, Lava Hot Springs, and Downey, Idaho.  Volunteers are on call and should live or work close enough to respond and staff an ambulance in these communities.
  • Current EMT Certification Preferred.  Comprehensive EMT training for new volunteers will be provided on a TBD basis for open positions.
  • EMT Volunteer positions require an individual who is physically fit due to the nature of the job. Due to the variety of calls EMTS are dispatched to, it can impact an individual physically, mentally and emotionally.
  • Employers can assist by allowing staff members to become an EMT Volunteer.
  • Community members can assist by helping with the recruitment effort and the development of an established professional organization of EMT Volunteers.
  • Job description for a Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (PDF).

What You Get

  • Membership on your community EMS team
  • Personal satisfaction
  • Community Service and recognition

Where

  • In southern Bannock County – Inkom, Lava Hot Springs, and Downey.
  • There are currently no volunteer positions available in the Pocatello area with the Ambulance District.
  • Other Volunteer opportunities could include the City of Chubbuck Fire Department https://cityofchubbuck.us/fire-2/ and North Bannock Fire District https://www.northbannockfire.gov/.

Commitment

  • EMT Volunteers are expected to take a minimum of four 12-hour shifts per month.
  • REQUIRED attendance at monthly two-hour training in-service provided by Bannock County Ambulance District.
  • Every three years, a “refresher” course is conducted and must be attended to re-certify as an EMT Volunteer.

Dress

  • Ambulance jackets, shirts and cap will be issued to each EMT Volunteer at no cost to the EMT Volunteer.
  • Closed-toe shoes and pants (NO shorts or capris) are required on all ambulance calls.

Monetary Reimbursement

  • No compensation will be paid during the EMT Training Courses.
  • EMT Volunteers will be paid $10 for each 12-hour shift worked.
  • A limit of 15 shifts per month has been established to prevent “burnout” of EMT Volunteers.

Assistance with Employers & Families

  • If you are interested in becoming an EMT Volunteer, the Ambulance District can assist you in approaching your employer.
  • The Ambulance District recognizes that both employers and family members will be making a sacrifice of time in allowing an individual to be an EMT Volunteer.