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Firefighter

Highland Falls Fire Dept

PO Box 170
Highland Falls, NY 10928
845-446-2040


Description
Are you interested in becoming a member? Would you like to learn to be a firefighter ?

The HFFD is always looking for motivated individuals to help serve the community. We are a 100% VOLUNTEER organization made up of the people who live in your community.

We are Neighbors Helping Neighbors!

Every day, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians throughout our country are protecting lives and property. Our fire department responds to all kinds of emergency situations each year. On fire calls, our firefighters are prepared with personal protective equipment, communications equipment, thermal imaging equipment, etc. All of this equipment combined with the proper training allows our firefighters to safely and effectively perform their duties in emergency situations. Not only will you contain fire situations and get to assist in emergency medical calls, but you will also mitigate automobile accidents and utility emergencies. You may help in flooding situations, mass casualty incidentts and other emergencys. If you are someone who is interested in serving the Highland Falls Fire Department, who is interested in making new friends and lifetime bonds, or just looking to make a meaningful difference in the community, then this job may be for you.

Classroom and hands on training are required to become a firefighter. And all of the training is provided free.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
What does it take to become a volunteer?

1. You must be at least 16 years of age to be a Jr Member, or 18 years of age to be an Active Member

2. You must be in good health. This, of course, is relative to the duties you will be called upon to perform.

3. You must be of sound moral character and prepared to fill a position of responsibility and trust.

4. You must be a local resident living or working in the Fire District prior to joining.

5. Experience shows us that successful volunteers are usually caring people who are concerned about their community and enjoy working as part of a team. You should also be the type of person who enjoys being challenged and learning new skills.