Public Opportunities
The Avenal Fire Department offers many opportunities for career and personal development for the public, as well as community service in a variety of specialized assignments.
Administrative & Disaster Preparedness Support
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Avenal Fire Department is proud to support and participate in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, strengthening our community’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
CERT provides community members with valuable training in disaster preparedness, fire safety, basic first aid, light search and rescue, team organization, and other essential emergency response skills. Through this program, participants gain practical knowledge that can help them protect themselves, their families, their neighborhoods, and the broader community when professional emergency services may be delayed or overwhelmed.
Participation in CERT also creates meaningful opportunities for residents to become more involved with the Avenal Fire Department and support community preparedness initiatives. CERT members may assist with public education, emergency preparedness outreach, community events, disaster exercises, smoke alarm programs, evacuation support, and other community risk reduction activities.
By investing in CERT, the Avenal Fire Department is building a stronger network of trained, prepared, and engaged community members who can serve as a force multiplier during emergencies. The program supports our commitment to collaboration, community resilience, and proactive risk reduction while creating new pathways for residents to serve their community.
Community members interested in CERT training and future volunteer opportunities are encouraged to stay connected with the Avenal Fire Department for upcoming program announcements.
Link to CERT Information: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/planning-preparedness-prevention/community-emergency-response-team/
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Fire Department at jmcafee@cityofavenal.gov for more information OR USE THE QR CODE TO SIGN UP.
VALLEY BUILD- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR AVENAL
On behalf of the City of Avenal Fire Department, I am pleased to support the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board's Valley Build Disaster Recovery Cohort, which will be held in Avenal, California, from August 17, 2026, through November 13, 2026. If you are interested please scan the QR code to sign up. for more information email jmcafee@cityofavenal.gov.