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!
Cooking Fires Are the #1 Cause
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Unattended cooking is by far the biggest contributing factor. Never leave the kitchen while something is on the stove, and keep flammable items like towels and paper away from the burner.
Stop, Drop, and Roll Still Works
If your clothing catches fire, do not run. Running fans the flames and makes them worse. Stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands, and roll back and forth until the fire is out. This technique has saved countless lives since it was first taught in the 1970s.