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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW YORK STATE

Benefits of Being a New York State Volunteer Firefighter

Volunteer firefighters 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).

Health checkups and service pensions are just some of the many other benefits.

FREE EQUIPMENT & TRAINING

TAX BREAKS

HEALTH CHECKUPS

INSURANCE COVERAGE

SCHOLARSHIPS

COLLEGE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

April 13-14, 2024

Find your local volunteer fire department hosting an Open House.