Become a Firefighter!

• Must be 16 or 17 years old
• Be of good moral character
• Submit completed application
• Graduated or currently enrolled in high school
• Pass a medical physical
• Pass a background check
• Schedule a meeting between parents and new membershIp committee to discuss junior membership responsibilities
• Complete a 1 year probationary period

Training – You provide your commitment of time and we will provide you with all of the necessary training in certifying you as a FIREFIGHTER in the State of New Jersey. In addition to the necessary classes needed for certification, any additional class you would like to take to further your education in the fire service will also be paid for by the fire district.

Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) – This program awards you for your years of time and service committed to the fire company. For every year of service in good standing, the fire district will contribute $1461.00/year into a retirement stock portfolio of your choosing. This program works similar to a 401K plan.

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) – When joining the fire company you will be issued a set of bunker gear that will include: a fire resistive coat, pants, boots, Nomex hood, and fire helmet. Upon completion and graduation from fire school you will be fitted for a new set of latest technology bunker gear and a new helmet that proudly shows your fire company name and station number.

Uniforms – Upon completion and graduation from fire school you will be fitted for one (1) Class B duty uniform which will include: one long and one short sleeve shirt, one pair of pants, a belt, and a pair of boots. You will also be fitted for a Class A dress uniform which is styled after the FDNY dress uniform.

Social Events – Each member and a guest will enjoy our annual installation dinner which is held every February to recognize the past year’s accomplishments of the company and its members, and to celebrate and swear-in the newly elected executive and line officers. There are many other social outings that go on throughout the year that include a summer picnic, pool parties and our annual family holiday party.

Fitness Program – Because your health and well being is important to us, each member receives a full gym membership at our local gym ‘Fitness 19’ in order to stay healthy and fit.

Other Benefits – In addition to the duty and dress uniforms you will receive, the fire company also purchases T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats and other items that get distributed to the membership at no cost to each member. You will also become a member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association which will allow you to qualify for different types of benefits, and will allow you to go down to the New Jersey State Fireman’s Convention in Wildwood every September.

Insurance – We know that firefighting is dangerous; and because of this we have insurance policies that insure each member to $25,000.

Physical’s – Each member will receive a full physical each year that meets standards set forth by Public Employees Occupational Health and Safety Administration and The National Fire Protection Association.