Make a difference in your community
Become a volunteer firefighter today!
Under 18? Learn about our junior firefighter program below!
Benefits
Becoming a volunteer firefighter is an experience like no other, offering unique opportunities to serve, grow, and make a lasting impact in your community. While the role demands commitment, bravery, and resilience, it also brings invaluable rewards, from building lifelong skills and friendships to enhancing your physical fitness and career prospects. As a volunteer firefighter, you join a respected tradition of service, stepping up to protect others and make a difference when it matters most.
The benefits of volunteering
Volunteering as a firefighter is more than just a role—it’s a powerful way to give back to your community while gaining valuable skills and experiences. Those who step up to serve as volunteer firefighters not only protect lives and property but also build camaraderie, develop leadership abilities, and grow personally and professionally. Whether you’re looking to make a difference, learn new skills, or connect with others in a meaningful way, becoming a volunteer firefighter is a rewarding path that offers countless benefits. Here’s what you can gain from joining this incredible team.
Free training & education
Enjoy free training paid for by the department to help further yourself in the fire service field
Self growth
Few volunteer roles are as impactful as firefighting. Knowing you’re making a difference in people’s lives—often during their most vulnerable moments—brings a unique sense of accomplishment and personal growth. The experiences you gain can be life-changing.
Enhance your physical fitness
Being physically fit is an important part of being a successful firefighter. What better incentive than to train amongst your team
Become a leader
Firefighters are often faced with unpredictable and high-pressure situations. As a volunteer, you develop critical problem-solving abilities, quick decision-making skills, and leadership qualities that are valuable in any field.
Friendships
Working alongside others in high-stakes situations fosters deep connections and friendships that often last a lifetime. You become part of a family who supports each other on and off the job.
Grow your experience
Volunteering as a firefighter stands out on a resume. It demonstrates qualities such as dedication, bravery, resilience, and a commitment to service. Volunteering as a firefighter will help give you the experience you need to pursue a career in the field
Here's what our members had to say when asked why they joined
Firefighter JP Micucci
Chief Ed Horn
“After growing up in the firehouse with my father and grandfather as members, it was the natural thing to do.”
Ex-Chief Nick Dowling
“With my father, grandfather and uncles all in the fire service, continuing a long standing family tradition of community service was important.”
Under 18? Join our
Junior Firefighter Program
The requirements to be a junior firefighter are as follows:
- Be a High School student
- Be 14 years to 18 years of age
- Must maintain a C average or higher while in school
- Must be able to follow directions under stressful conditions
- Should be in good physical condition to perform essential fire ground tasks. Juniors should be willing and able to attend scheduled meetings and required training. Juniors must maintain a C average or higher in their schoolwork to remain active.
Junior firefighters need to be self-starters and be willing to learn. Juniors who regularly strive to learn more and be involved will be rewarded with increasing levels of responsibility and opportunities. Junior members who do not contribute to the department will be removed from active status to allow others to participate.
The Fire Company is proud of its members. Junior members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner when representing the Fire Company.
If you know someone that would like to become a Junior Firefighter call 732-775-9784 ext. 3400 or e-mail [email protected]
Questions, comments, or concerns?
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Email us: [email protected]
Call us: 732-775-8784
Visit our HQ: 2001 Sunset Ave - Wanamassa, NJ 07712