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!
A Small Fire Doubles in Size Every 30 Seconds
Fire grows exponentially. What starts as a small flame on a wastebasket can engulf an entire room in under five minutes. This is why early detection and fast evacuation are so critical — by the time you see heavy smoke, you may only have seconds to get out.
Smoke Alarms Cut Your Risk in Half
Working smoke alarms reduce your risk of dying in a home fire by roughly 50%. Test your alarms monthly, replace batteries at least once a year, and replace the entire unit every 10 years. If you hear that chirping sound, change the battery immediately — do not ignore it.