Volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign starts again this weekend

Dwindling volunteer firefighters leads BIFD to re-evaluate program

Since its founding in 1942, the Bainbridge Island Fire Department has relied on volunteers to serve the community. Nearly eight decades later, the department’s need isn’t as great for volunteers due to increasing call volumes and evolving community needs.

6 new volunteer firefighters added to Parksville Fire team

Recruits went through rigorous training program

Volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign starts again this weekend

According to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, there are roughly 80,000 volunteer firefighters across the state.

N.Y. firefighters association launches statewide recruitment weekend

Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections

Program offers opportunities for youth on path to becoming firefighters

LOWVILLE — Volunteer fire departments often have trouble recruiting and retaining members. One way to entice membership is provide a program for youth.