New York Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW YORK STATE

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VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN NEW YORK STATE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU

Ordinary men and women are trained to do extraordinary things when they join the volunteer fire service. Browse your county to find departments looking for new volunteers in your community

April 26-27, 2025

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Discover your nearby volunteer fire department hosting an open house and explore opportunities to volunteer with them.

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We step up for every alarm. We stand up to protect our communities. We honor a great tradition of being the first to respond in times of need. We are New York’s volunteer fire service. Is there a fire in you? Join us in the fight to find out.

There will always be a need for people who care, who help, who heal. As new tragedies shake us and new problems challenge us, we do more than fight fires. Volunteer firefighters are trained and equipped professionally to fight for and protect their communities with pride.

BEING

A FIREFIGHTER

VOLUNTEER

BENEFITS

Volunteer firefighters also enjoy tangible benefits, including free training and equipment, tax breaks and essential insurance coverage under the Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Law (VFBL) of New York State. Young volunteers can earn scholarships and tuition reimbursement for college. Everyone gets access to income tax credits, property tax reductions and eligibility for affordable coverage from the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP).

The volunteer fire service isn’t just a calling, it’s a legacy that reaches back to the Volunteer Fire Department of the City of New York. In the centuries since, the volunteer fire service of the State of New York has become a community of first responders ready for any emergency. Join them and become a part of the legacy.