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Volunteer Firefighter Application

 

Questions and Answers

How can I be a volunteer firefighter when I work full time?
You are required to respond to emergency calls only when you are available.

I commute to New York City. How helpful can it be to have me as a Scarsdale volunteer firefighter?

It could be the difference between life and death, or the difference between minimal damage or total loss. You can make the difference to your neighbors when you are in the area.

I don't know anything about firefighting?

No problem! We'll train you thoroughly and equip you completely to be a front line firefighter. On-going training sessions give you the skills and the experience to fight fires, promote fire safety and to respond with your acquired skills in an emergency.

What is a Scarsdale volunteer firefighter?

He/She belongs to one of 23,000 volunteer firefighter organizations in the U.S.

He/She is one of over 100 volunteer firefighters in Scarsdale.

He/She responds to emergencies and fights fires with the best equipment, training, and support from his fellow firefighters.