Reserves attend scheduled, structured training every month on the second and fourth Sundays (holidays not included). The LPFD conducts Reserve training in a high energy, disciplined and positive environment. Reserves are trained to California State Fire Marshal FF-1 standards as well as career development, public education, fire prevention/investigation and special rescue.

LPFD Reserves are required to participate in a minimum of twelve hours of service time per month in addition to scheduled training. Service can be public education events, training division assistance, community disaster preparedness training, engine/truck company participation and major incident scene assistance.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid California Driver License, be able to pass a Live Scan background check, have a valid CPAT card within one year of application date and be a resident of either the city of Livermore or Pleasanton (or be a current Los Positas College Fire Science student).

Recruitment is currently closed, but an interest card may be filled out.