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
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).
She started as an EMT and progressed to water rescue.
He showed up at a training night and signed up on the spot.
He credits the Junior Firefighter program for giving him the passion for the fire service.
Having already served her country, she decided it was time to serve her community.
After saving his own home as a teen, he committed early to helping others.
A single mother of two with a full-time career, she finds the time to do what she loves.
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