CPVFD Volunteers

Community Spirit

We’re dedicated to safety and support, building strong bonds through teamwork and a shared commitment to our neighbors.

A valid candidate for membership must:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older

• Must be of good character, sound in mind and in adequate physical condition.

• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and proof of insurance.

• Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must reside within the department’s response area.

• Any applicant that lives outside of the response area will be reviewed by the hiring board for approval

• Applicants must not have been charged with a felony or convicted of a Class A or B misdemeanor in the last five (5) years prior to submitting an application.

• Conviction of a felony or other serious offenses will be cause for rejection of the application.

• Serious offenses include but are not limited to:

  • domestic violence

  • offences of a sexual nature and theft.

• Applicants shall not be under probation at the time of applying.

• All contact with law enforcement must be disclosed on membership application unless applicable by law (sealed, expunged, etc.). This does not apply to minor traffic violations

• Applicants must submit to a drug screen by urinalysis if requested. A positive drug screen may result in rejection of the application.

• Applicants with medical conditions that could potentially pose a safety risk to the applicant or other members must be evaluated and cleared by a physician prior to joining the Crabb’s Prairie VFD.

• Applicants shall submit documentation signed by their physician stating:

  • The applicant has been evaluated within the last three months from date of application

  • Is able to safely perform his/her prospective position duties

  • The applicant’s condition is not likely to deteriorate in the near future.

To Apply:

• Interested applicants should come to a meeting held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and meet the department members and officers.