Recruitment
Family Guide
What To Expect
Joining a volunteer fire department affects not only the individual volunteer but their entire family as well. It is an enormous commitment to public service that occasionally interrupts normal family life. Because of this, we encourage all prospective applicants and their families to review the Family Guide created by the National Volunteer Fire Council (link below). This guide provides additional insight regarding the decision to serve as a volunteer firefighter and provides a "reality check" of the likely impact that decision will have on you and your family. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have additional questions!
Electrical Fires Often Start Hidden
Electrical fires frequently start inside walls where you cannot see them, often caused by faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or damaged cords. Warning signs include frequently tripping breakers, flickering lights, discolored outlets, or a burning smell with no visible source. If you notice any of these, call a licensed electrician.
Never Go Back Inside a Burning Building
Once you are out, stay out. No possession is worth your life. People who re-enter a burning building account for a significant number of fire fatalities each year. Call 911, go to your meeting spot, and let the firefighters do their job — they have the training and equipment to enter safely.