SSFD Volunteer Programs

The Sandy Springs Fire Department (SSFD) offers a variety of volunteer opportunities designed to help residents prepare for disasters, support their community, save lives, learn about firefighter operations, and participate in the Sandy Springs Fire Corps (SSFC).

These volunteer opportunities are coordinated through the SSFD Community Affairs Section.

4 Minute AED Community Program

The 4 Minute Community Program is an innovative initiative designed to improve community response to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

Using historical SCA data, the program equips CPR-trained volunteers in Sandy Springs with Avive Connect AEDs, which are advanced connected defibrillators designed to improve emergency response times.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Emergencies can occur at any time, and CERT training prepares residents to assist their neighbors and community during disasters and fire emergencies.

The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

CERT provides a consistent nationwide approach to volunteer training that professional responders can rely on during emergencies, allowing them to focus on more complex response tasks.

The program also helps strengthen the community’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

CERT is an eight-week program that has been incorporated into the Citizens Fire Academy curriculum.

Citizens Fire Academy (CFA)

The Citizens Fire Academy is an immersive eight-week program designed to educate participants about the work of the Sandy Springs Fire Department and provide insight into firefighter operations.

Participants receive hands-on training in various fire service activities and earn American Heart Association CPR/AED certification.

Graduates of the Citizens Fire Academy may be eligible to join SSFC.

Fire Corps (SSFC)

The Sandy Springs Fire Corps is an advanced volunteer unit of the SSFD. Members contribute their time and skills to support the department in a variety of hands-on roles.

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