During the weekend of April 27 and 28, volunteer fire departments across the state will open their doors and provide the public with a glimpse of what it means to be a volunteer firefighter. As part of RecruitNY, potential volunteers will have the opportunity to speak with active volunteers and participate in typical fire service activities. The weekend also enables citizens to better understand the role the local fire department plays in protecting their community.
“It is a privilege and an honor to serve as a volunteer firefighter,” said Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) President Steven Klein. “The fire service is a family. Across New York State, volunteers are eager to discuss the possibility of joining this family. RecruitNY is a wonderful opportunity for New Yorkers to meet their neighbors who help keep them safe and to learn if joining might be right for them.”
The volunteer fire service has a long, proud heritage in New York and is deeply integrated into the social fabric of the State. Volunteer fire departments not only answer emergency calls, but they often serve as key community organizations.
Area residents looking to see if their fire department is participating in RecruitNY can visit http://www.recruitny.org/participation-area/ or they contact their local fire department via a non-emergency phone number.
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