We are always accepting applications for young mature, responsible, mentally and team oriented people who would like to volunteer to help us provide high quality emergency fire suppression and prevention to the residents and visitors to the community we serve. We believe that everyone has a skill they can contribute and we have many different roles that you may be able to assist with.

BEING A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Volunteers are in integral part of the fire service all over the world. Even today, many departments are manned solely by volunteers; everyday people who have made the decision to make a difference in their communities by performing life and property saving duties.

All volunteers receive a high level of training in not only fire fighting, but also in driver awareness/apparatus operations, hazardous materials, procedures and radio communications.

"What does it take to become a Volunteer Firefighter?"

  • 16 years of age or older

  • National, state and local criminal background check/driving record review

  • Valid New York State Drivers License (Jr. Volunteers Exempt) 

  • You must live in the Fire District

"What will be required of me?"

  • Attendance at weekly hands on "Truck Night"

  • Attendance at our monthly company meeting

  • Drills when scheduled

  • Response to 15% of alarms.

Professional Appearance and a Positive Attitude are always a must!

If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity to become a volunteer for the Wurtsboro Fire Company, please stop in at our Wurtsboro Fire Station and pick up an application or see the Fire Chief.

We'd enjoy meeting you and answering any further questions you might have.