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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW YORK STATE

Firefighter Stories

Why do we do it and why should you? Hear right from our passionate volunteers.

Read our Firefighter Stories to learn what inspired firefighters to join their local fire department, and what keeps them going in serving their communities.

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‘You Gotta Make a Difference’

I was making money, but I wasn’t making a difference and Uncle Nick’s words were haunting me.
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‘I Knew I Needed to Do Something’

“It never dawned on me that I would be a firefighter.”
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‘My Dream Came Full Circle’

After saving her son's life, she dedicated herself to doing the same for others.
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‘The Volunteer Fire Department Has Changed My Life’

There are many firefighters who I know I can turn to when I need help or advice.
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April 13-14, 2024

Find your local volunteer fire department hosting an Open House.