There is no set response time. There is a general expectation, I think, that anyone who isn’t at their regular job or otherwise seriously unable, will drop what they are doing and respond. The department is very short of volunteers right now. This is one of the reasons I joined. I also feel a strong expectation for myself that I respond to every call that I can since I am new. I want to make a strong start and get experience.
I think I will figure this out more as I become more familiar with the department and the other members and how they view their expectations to respond. I wanted to see if I could get the unique perspectives of training cyclist here who are also volunteers.
Thanks for your input!