Established in 1998, the
Mesa Fire Department's Connector Program is designed to provide social service
assistance in the City of Mesa after the initial
9-1-1 call. Services include:
Social Service Referral
Elder Care Referral
Homeless-Shelter Needs
Transportation
Fire Victim Assistance
Financial Referral
Motorist Assistance
The program began with 20 volunteers with
limited hours of operations. Today more than 700
volunteers have been trained. Furthermore,
service hours have been expanded. Connector
volunteers operate from 7 am –10 pm, seven days
a week, 365 days a year.
Award Winning Program
The Connector Program has
received local and national recognition for its
assistance in helping provide community support
and assistance. In 2003, the program received
the Maricopa Community College Outstanding
Community College service award acknowledging
it's role in providing essential community
support services.
Advantages of Volunteering
Community involvement/Supporting
your community
First-hand exposure to fire
department operations
College credit
Work in a team environment
Peer support
Social services experience
Make a difference. Become a volunteer.
How do I get involved?
Minimum
Requirements
Minimum 18 years of age
Valid Arizona drivers license &
insurance
Current CPR certification
Connector volunteers distributing fire
prevention information as part of our Door
Hanger Program after a residential fire.
Connector Application
Process
Fire Department Connector applications will be
accepted as described below. This application
process is not for Fire Fighter applications.
Please visit our Firefighting Recruit Process
for hiring updates. Only Fire Department Connector Applications
will be accepted.
The next Connector Recruitment will begin on
Monday, January 18, 2010 and end on Friday,
January 29, 2010.
Please go to the
Connector Application Packet to download a
copy, or you can pick one up from the Fire and
Life Safety Education office, at 13 West First
Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201.
Training is provided
for those selected.
Connectors must attend
all mandatory training.
A one year commitment
to the program is expected.
Selection Process
The selection process
includes an oral panel interview. Only
individuals who have completely filled out their
applications will be offered an interview.
Commitment
Once confirmed, Connectors
are expected to commit one year of service to
the program. Initial training is provided and
required. Attendance of quarterly training is
required.
Spring 2010 Connector
Training:
April 3
8 am - 5 pm
April 10
8 am - 5 pm
April 17
8 am - 5 pm
All 3
dates are mandatory.
No exceptions.
Connectors In Action
View our
Connectors In Action
page to see photographs of training and/or everyday
activities.
More Information:
Contact Warren Sprecher
at 480-644-3664 or by
email
Connector Warren
Gitelman is honored
for his ten years of
volunteer service by
Assistant Chief,
Brady Leffler, and
Connector
Coordinator, Monica
Falcon
