FREE TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWhether you have tons of fire/EMS experience or are a rookie fresh to public safety, we offer numerous basic to advanced fire, rescue, EMS & leadership courses through county, state, and federal programs — plus individual departments typically offer even more.
These courses are free of charge to active members of the department and offer opportunities for progression through our operational roles and ranks. Classes are conveniently in the region you are volunteering, with schedules to meet just about anyone’s needs — including nights and weekends. |
A second Family like no other!When you walk in the door of a volunteer firehouse in Wyoming County, you’ll be home. You are not just a volunteer with a great organization with an important mission serving the community. You’ll find a second family waiting for you. Give back to your community in the process — neighbors helping neighbors.
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Requirements
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO PUT OTHERS BEFORE YOURSELF? INTEGRITY, HONESTY, COURAGE, SELFLESSNESS, BEING A TEAM PLAYER, COMPASSION, COMMITMENT AND COMPETENCE. THE COMPETENCE WILL COME FROM TRAINING TO ENSURE A JOB IS DONE SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. OTHER REQUIREMENTS VARY BY Department SO PLEASE ASK A REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do I Need Prior Training or Experience? Absolutely not. All training required to become a volunteer Firefighter, Firefighter/EMT or EMT is provided FREE of charge through various county and state programs. There are dozens of courses including hazardous materials, specialized rescue and beyond. Check with your department’s recruiter for more information.
How Much Time Will I need to Spend as a Volunteer? Becoming a volunteer is a serious commitment — but we ensure it’s as flexible as possible to fit in with and work around your day to day life. For those looking to be Firefighters and EMTs, this includes training that is conveniently scheduled on nights and weekends at locations throughout your region of Wyoming County A new recruit without any training can expect to spend 300-400 hours their first year going through the process, initial training, events and more. Check with your recruiter for specifics to your chosen department. Administrative, Auxiliary and Support volunteer opportunities may be best if you are looking to volunteer but not ride fire trucks and ambulances — which also eliminates the required emergency operations training courses. Schedules for these opportunities are typically even more flexible than those for volunteers in operational fire, rescue and EMS roles. |
How Long Does the Process Take Every department in the county has different requirements and timelines for onboarding new members. On average, it takes 1-3 months to complete the application and review process.
This may include any number of activities, including visiting your local firehouse on one or more occasion, completing a criminal background check, passing a physical, initial training, interviews and more. Please be sure to ask the recruitment representative from your area department about their specific process and timeline. |
Do I Get Paid? The short answer is NO, you do not get paid money to volunteer.
However, there are MANY benefits to being a volunteer which you can learn about here. free training including professional development (which may also help you secure outside employment in the Fire/EMS service), tuition incentives, events and much more. Some departments may have other benefits which include some financial component based on training, experience, time served, and other factors. Ask your recruiter for details.
We’re looking for individuals interested in volunteering their time to serve their community and make an impact for themselves, too!
However, there are MANY benefits to being a volunteer which you can learn about here. free training including professional development (which may also help you secure outside employment in the Fire/EMS service), tuition incentives, events and much more. Some departments may have other benefits which include some financial component based on training, experience, time served, and other factors. Ask your recruiter for details.
We’re looking for individuals interested in volunteering their time to serve their community and make an impact for themselves, too!
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