BECOME A NANUET VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TODAY!

The Nanuet Fire Department is recruiting new members to join the Nanuet Fire Engine Company, starting at 16 years of age, that have the desire to help us provide fire and emergency services to the Nanuet community. No experience is necessary as we will train you to become one of Nanuet’s Bravest. You can check us out by stopping by the firehouse on any Monday evening between the hours of 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM or you can scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out the online application and background check application. Once we receive both applications, we will be in contact with you to set up a date and time to meet with you. Help us and your community by becoming a Nanuet Volunteer Firefighter!

This is your chance to truly make a difference in your community and get involved in something rewarding and meaningful. Volunteer Firefighters offer one of the only public services that directly impacts the community, where we tirelessly protect our families, neighbors, and friends. When you enter the fire service, you enter into a family like no other. No one knows the pride, privilege and bravery that comes with being a Nanuet Volunteer Firefighter.

Nanuet Fire Department (Age 16 & Older)

The Nanuet Fire Department is always looking for new members, starting at age 16. If you are interested in becoming a member, the first step is to fill out the online application or stop by the Nanuet Fire Department on any Monday evening between the hours of 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. For more information call the Membership Committee at (845) 406-0570.

Rockland County Explorers Post (Ages 14 – 21)

Are you interested in the fire service and ready to learn firefighting basics? If so, the Rockland County Explorers Post 44 is looking for you. Firefighting gear and uniforms are provided. All you need is your willingness to learn. The Explorers meet on two Sundays a month from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the Rockland County Fire Training Center. You will receive both hands on and classroom training. This is a great program to get you ready to become a member of the Nanuet Fire Department. For more information call Mike Conklin at (914) 557-5681 or Carol Cich at (845) 323-2712.

Rockland County Youth Academy (Ages 12 - 15)

If you are considering in becoming a volunteer firefighter, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Youth Academy program will introduce you to the Fire and Emergency Services provided in Rockland County. You will receive classroom and hands-on training in firefighting, first aid, and rescue operations. You will gain life-saving skills and become certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The Youth Academy meets at the Rockland County Fire Training Center and is scheduled during school breaks and vacations. If you are interested please call the Fire Training Center at (845) 364-8800 for more information.

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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER FACTS

It would cost American taxpayers $37.3 billion dollars annually if all volunteer firefighters nationwide were replaced with career staffing. This number has increased dramatically over the past few years. A report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that the monetary value of donated time from volunteer firefighters is $140.7 billion dollars.

There are 783,300 volunteer firefighters in the U.S., comprising 69% of the nation’s fire service.

The majority of fire departments in the United States are volunteer.

Of the total 30,100 fire departments in the country, 20,050 are all volunteer; 5,445 are mostly volunteer; 1,995 are mostly career; and 2,610 are all career.

Services contributed by volunteer firefighters save localities across the country an estimated $140.7 billion dollars per year.

Small and mid-sized communities rely heavily on volunteer firefighters. Communities with a population of 2,500 and under rely almost entirely on volunteer departments.

The number of volunteer firefighters in the U.S. has declined dramatically over the past several years. Major factors contributing to the decline include:

• Increased time demands to be a firefighter due to increased training requirements, increasing call volumes, and a wider variety of services expected of fire departments.
• Less time available for individuals to volunteer due to factors such as the increase of two-income families and longer commuting distances to work.
• Change in attitudes among the public such as less focus on volunteering, loss of community pride or feeling that one should give back, employers less willing to let employees off to run calls

While the number of volunteer firefighters is declining, the age of volunteer firefighters is increasing.

Fire department call volumes have nearly doubled in the last 10 years, mainly due to a sharp increase in the number of false alarms and a wider variety of services expected of fire departments.

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