Volunteer

*NOW ACCEPTING ALL APPLICANTS WITHIN MONROE COUNTY*

Volunteer firefighters come from all walks of life providing dedication, service, and sacrifice to their communities. It is not a job....it is a calling. It is a sense of pride and belonging to a group of individuals looking to achieve a common goal....to better themselves and their community.

Why become a volunteer firefighter at the Barnard Fire Department? The Barnard Fire Department has been serving the residents of the Barnard Fire District for over 99 years. Over these years we have transitioned from a Combination Volunteer Fire Department supported by Career Firefighters to a Combination Career Fire Department supported by Volunteer Firefighters responding to over 3900 calls for service last year.

We have changed from an organization where you dropped what you were doing at home and responded to the Fire Station to an organization where you schedule your service time to meet your busy life.

By scheduling your time you ride with our Career Firefighters, Career Firefighter/Paramedics and Career Officers who will help train and develop you into a member of our team. Members do still respond to the Fire Station to man Reserve Fire Apparatus as needed.

As a volunteer, you will be expected to:

1) Attend Department Monthly Meeting.

2) Schedule a minimum of 10 hours a week to participate with the on duty career staff.

3) Complete NYS Firefighter 1 (160 Hours - 2 Weeknights, Saturday) within 18 months.

4) Recommended completion of the NYS Emergency Medical Technician (180 Hours - 2 Weeknights) within 36 Months.

5) Complete Monthly Training Topics (Hands-on and Online) as assigned by the Training Division.

6) Complete yearly required Hands-on Training Topics as assigned by the Training Division.

7) Participate on Department Committee's.

8) Participate in Department Fundraising Activities.

These things do require a time commitment, but the life of a volunteer firefighter is extremely rewarding.

Training never stops on your journey as a volunteer firefighter. You will have the opportunity to train to become an apparatus operator, volunteer fire line officer, and other positions.

You will also be given the opportunity to participate in the Governing Offices of the organization.

If have a desire to serve with us and meet the minimum requirements:

1) At least 18 years of age

2) Valid and Current NYS Driver’s License

3) Possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Please provide your info below.

Once you hit the submit button your information will be reviewed by our recruitment committee.

Our recruitment committee will contact you for a brief phone interview to review your information and interest with you.

You will then be sent a packet by mail with instructions on how to complete it from the Barnard Fire District Secretary with a paper application and NYS/Federal Criminal Background Packet to complete and return to the Fire Station.

Upon completing a successful criminal background investigation, the recruitment committee will schedule an in-person interview with you and the recruitment committee at the Fire Station to continue the process.

Just a reminder you are applying for a volunteer position. This is an unpaid position with the Barnard Fire Department.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to recruitment@barnardfire.org.

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Position:		Firefighter
Name: First, Middle Initial, Last Name
Address:
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Date of Birth:
Years at Current Residence:
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?:		Yes No
Do you have a valid NY State Driver's License?:		Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor?:		Yes No
Please indicate your availability to participate in normally required fire department activities (meetings, drills, and calls): Check ALL that apply		Weekdays - Daytime Weekdays - Evenings Weekdays - Nights Weekends - Daytime Weekends - Evening Weekends - Nights
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