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Help Serve Your Community, Become a Volunteer Firefighter!
There are several types of membership, It take all kinds to run a Volunteer Fire Department
Interior Firefighter - Trained to wear protective equipment that allows them to work inside a house during a fire
Exterior Firefighter - Provided on scene support without entering buildings
Operators - Drive and operate the fire trucks
Emergency Medical Services - Provide medical aid to patients
Fire Police - Help control traffic during calls
Support Members - Assist with fundraising and help other non fire-matic functions.
RAM - Restricted Access Membership for 16-18 year old's interested in becoming a firefighter
In rural counties like Oswego, local volunteer fire departments play a vital role in protecting the safety and property of residents. Dedicated volunteer firefighters are often the first on the scene of a life-threatening fire or auto accident, so thorough training is of primary importance.
To become a volunteer firefighter, a candidate must successfully complete a course that covers skills such as entering burning buildings, hose operations, and fire scene safety. The training doesn't end there - volunteers move on to specialized training courses designed to prepare them for a wide variety of emergencies. These training courses include topics such as how to operate emergency vehicles and water pumps, how to remove an injured person from a wrecked car, officer training and leadership, fire scene command, how to rescue people from heights or confined spaces, and how to handle emergencies dealing with hazardous materials.
There is a shortage of volunteer firefighters in New York State and here in Oswego County. More dedicated men and women are needed in the volunteer firefighter ranks of the departments are to continue their proud tradition of protecting the public's safety in rural areas. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, please contact us.
To become a member of the Volney Volunteer Fire Corporation
You must be 18 years of age (unless applying for a restricted membership 15 Years old)
Undergo a criminal background check
Willing to participate in the many functions of the corporation. Some of these include:
Drills (held three times per month "excludes Support members"),
Monthly meetings, Special meetings,
Parades
Work details and the like
Fundraising activities
Bingo
Breakfasts
Chicken BBQ's
You can find much more information about membership by clicking here . Feel free to download a
membership application package in pdf format.
Download the application open it up and print it, fill it out completely then turn it into any member or drop it off at Volney station one for processing. (we recommend to stop on a wednesday night between 6-9) You may also mail it to us (address below) or scan it and e-mail to: president@volneyvfc.com
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