* You must be at least 18
years old (or 15 to join our cadet program)
* You must live in Roseland, New Jersey
* You must be physically fit to do the duties of a
firefighter (a physical with your doctor is a
pre-requisite)
BENEFITS:
* Personal satisfaction
that you are providing fire and rescue services as a
volunteer to your community!
* All training provided free of charge
* All turnout gear, pagers, and uniforms provided free
of charge
* Camaraderie with an upstanding group of individuals
with many social events.
* Death benefit/life insurance provided at no charge
* Volunteer firefighters are exempt from jury duty in
the State of New Jersey
* Eligible for special incentives and promotions
Training:
As a
firefighter, you will receive training from both
in-house programs and at the fire academy. You
will become trained in Firefighter I, hazardous
materials, automobile extrication, CPR and first aid,
Blood Borne Pathogens, Right to Know, use of SCBA,
driver training, and much more! All training is
free of charge.
So
how do you join or get more information?
Come down
to the firehouse on any Tuesday or Thursday night
between 8pm and 10pm to pick up an application OR
contact Chief Kent Yates M-F days at 973-226-6565 OR
evenings at 973-226-1126. Please also complete the
following online form.
What Is a
Firefighter?
He's the guy next door,
a man's man with the memory of a little boy.
He's never gotten over the excitement of
the engines and sirens and danger.
He's the guy like you and me with wants and
worries and unfilled dreams.
Yet he stands taller than most of us.
He's a fireman.
He puts it on the line when the pager goes off.
A fireman at once the most fortunate and the
least fortunate of men.
He's a man who saves lives, because he's seen
too much sorrow.
He's a gentle man because he has seen
the awesome power of violence out of control.
He is a family man who cares about others as he
wishes others to care about his family.
He's a simple man who enjoys the simple
pleasures in life
hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers
a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond
feeling.
The camaraderie of brave men and the divine
peace and selfless service,
of a job well done.
He proudly carries the history of others before
him.
He doesn't preach the brotherhood of man
He lives it.
