Welcome to the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Support 245 team webpage. The MOFD Support team is a committed group of citizen volunteers interested in giving back to their community by providing support to the Fire District. Volunteering for the MOFD Support 245 Team is a rewarding opportunity for those who are organized, enthusiastic, and desire to help our firefighters protect our community. MOFD Support 245 volunteers provide logistics assistance in a variety of ways that allow the firefighters to focus on what they do best, fight fires.

If you think you might be interested in joining the MOFD Support 245 team, we encourage you to apply! Please see eligibility requirements and activities below to learn more.

Eligibility:

• Must work/reside in or adjacent to the fire district
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid California driver’s license
• Must have proof of car insurance
• Must obtain a HAM and GMRS radio license
• Must be willing and able to attend monthly meetings and various trainings
• Must be willing to participate in Saturday morning radio net check-ins
• Must have ability and willingness to respond at all hours/days when available

Volunteer Activities:

• Support the logistical needs of the District at incidents and events
• Staging/Planning – assist with staging area management and organization
• Training exercises and drills
• Assist with parking/traffic control and logistics at events or incidents
• Evacuation exercise assistance
• Provide the REHAB function at incidents and events - Procure, Transport, Set Up and Serve Food/Drinks for firefighters
• Deploy to the field as necessary
• Operate Assigned/Approved District Vehicles
• Provide REHAB at Controlled burns
• Support Lamorinda Cities/Agencies Through MOFD in disasters
• Manage the “Support Unit” area/equipment at station 45
• Radio Communication Support/ Drone Support during incidents and exercises

 Special projects

• Coordinate Auxiliary Communications – Set up and run Department Operations Center
• Programming/Charging/Maintenance of Radio Caches
• Provide extra eyes and ears in the community during high fire danger days and special events, including July 4th
• Firewatch During Red Flag or High Fire Danger Days
• Set up RAWS Weather Station
• Working Fire Station Open Houses
• Maintain Generators
• Maintain accurate and legible records of the Unit activities
• Complete other appropriately assigned duties as needed

If you are interested in becoming a Moraga-Orinda Fire District Support 245 volunteer, please apply on our Job Opportunities page. 

You may also contact us at info@mofd.org