Volunteers with an interest is making an impact on someone’s life during an emergency are invited to consider serving with a newly organized Fountain Hills Crisis Response Team.

Crisis Response Team members are trained volunteers dedicated to providing immediate crisis intervention and on-scene emotional support during and after a traumatic event.

Volunteers may be asked to help out at the scene of a sudden death, traffic accident, structure fire or other incidents as requested.

At the crisis scene a two-person team will focus on the emotional and social needs of an individual or family while the emergency personnel attend to their specific assignments.

Crisis calls can range from minutes to hours depending on the specific needs of the individual or family. Volunteers attend a four-hour training class, must pass a background check and must live in Fountain Hills. Winter visitors are welcome to participate.

There is a need to qualify and fill positions quickly. Those interested in the program should contact town Volunteer Coordinator Heather Ware at hware@fh.az.gov or 480-816-5108.