We believe that providing exceptional service begins with choosing exceptional people. Our volunteers strive to exemplify our City of Mabank core value:

•Excellence: Passion to provide exceptional service
•Integrity: Do the right thing, not the easy thing
•Service: We care and it makes a difference
•Creativity: Freedom to Imagine and Courage to Act
•Communication: Open and transparent public service

We believe that our care and compassion for our Citizens define who we are, that our jobs are a place to be good at what we do, and we look forward to exceeding customer expectations. We welcome applicants as future team members who are ready to make that same commitment!
      
As a Mabank Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, you are trained to respond to every type of call that may occur in the MVFD fire response area or State of Texas. Though this may seem like a daunting task to those unfamiliar with the fire service, the Mabank Fire Department will provide all new members with the required training free of charge, as well as mentoring to the new member throughout their probationary period. The MVFD issues all members a complete set of firefighters’ personal protective equipment and a department pager. Members are not required to be on call during specific hours, but they monitor their pagers and respond to calls as much as possible. Members are welcome to spend time in the dayroom, which is equipped with high-speed wireless internet, cable television, couches, and beds. In addition, MVFD leadership encourages members to train through department drills and external training courses around the state. The fire service is ever evolving and requires a commitment to training for the safety of firefighters and the community.

In addition to orientation and weekly drills, new members should complete the Texas Essentials of Firefighting modules in a timely manner. After completing this training, new members are qualified as an interior firefighter.  In addition, there are numerous coursed offered beyond firefighting essentials.  For example, many MVFD members are certified emergency medical technicians (EMT), or have taken courses in vehicle rescue operations, highway safety, ropes and rigging, pump operations, hazardous materials, emergency vehicle driver training, and confined space rescue.  Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), State Fireman and Fire Marshals Association and in house training offer these classes throughout the year.  All training and education come at no cost to members because MVFD pays for all classes and provides the equipment needed for each class.


                                                          Requirments for Membership


  • Age of 18yrs or older
  • Be able to respond to emergency incidents by personal vehicle
  • No convictions of a Misdemeanor B or above
  • Clear a complete background check
  • Have a clean driving record and a current Texas drivers license



                                               Process for Membership


  • Complete and turn in application
  • After a criminal background has been completed, you will be invited to attend meetings.
  • Personnel review board interveiw
  • After attending three (3) meetings, you will be considered.
  • Final approval by the Fire Chief


Members will be on a one (1) year probationary time. All members SHALL attend 75% of all business and training meeting held on the first, second and third monday nights of the month. Member SHALL respond to 50% of all emergency calls. Member SHALL participate in 75% of work saturdays and departmetn fund raisers and clean-up. 
    
           Please print and deliver to Assistant Fire Chief, Kyle McAfee at the Mabank City Hall, Mon - Friday 8am - 5pm

  The back page SHALL be signed by a certified notary. You can find one at the Mabank Police Department.