Join one of the most progressive, dynamic volunteer fire, & rescue departments in the Greater Hickory MSA, providing a full compliment of services including engine company, truck company, rescue squad, hazardous materials unit and BLS emergency medical services. At the CFD, you are not a member of a department, you are a member of our family.

We are a busy, suburban fire/rescue department bordering Hickory, NC, responding to approximately 2,100 calls for service every year. We are conveniently located along 6 major US and State Highways, making the CFD an ideal place to volunteer wherever you live in the area.

Although no previous experience or training is required, you need more than just a desire to help people. You also need courage and dedication, assertiveness, and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. Our service is one that calls on its members to perform hot, sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments.

Our volunteers must be team players, respecting each other’s roles and contributions. You need to be able to work on-call and to deal with occasional interruptions to your lifestyle, dropping what you’re doing at the ‘sound of the bell’ to respond to the emergency needs of your fellow citizens.

A new recruit can expect to spend between 5-10 hours each week on fire company business. This entails meetings, training, emergency responses and other miscellaneous activities. Some weeks will be more and other weeks much less. The days of the week or times may vary depending on the level of activity.

All training and equipment is provided free -- so whether you have years of experience and looking for a new home to volunteer or are a member of our community in the Conover/Hickory/Newton area looking to start volunteering in fire/EMS, we have opportunities at the CFD for you.