Volunteering at your local fire department is one of the most important decisions you can make.
We are seeking highly motivated community members to join our diverse ranks.
Benefits
Yes! While NPFD members are not paid, there are many tangible rewards for serving, including but not limited to:
- Tax Exemption
- Pension through LOSAP
- Firefighter Tuition Assistance Program for College
- Free Training
- Free Gym
- Free Annual Physical
- Free Life Insurance
- Free Gear and Uniform
Opportunities for Volunteer Firefighters
The NPFD is seeking both experienced and new volunteer firefighter recruits to fill the ranks of our diverse community. Our volunteers are trained on Engine, Ladder, and Heavy Rescue operations. All training, equipment, and uniforms are provided.
Recruits go through an initial probationary period of at least 2 years that includes an in house training course and training at the Suffolk County Fire Academy where Firefighter 1 certification is gained.
Questions before joining NPFD? Contact us at join@NorthPatchogueFD.org
NPFD Transfer Program
With the knowledge that members of the community with prior or current firefighting experience move into our district; the NPFD has implemented a firefighter transfer program. We welcome certified volunteers to current career and FDNY firefighters. We fit you right into our family as if you've been here for years, with little to no probation. We're not in the business of losing members and so we'll work with you to become acquainted with our department making it an easy transition.
Questions before joining NPFD? Contact us at join@NorthPatchogueFD.org
Explorer
Our firefighter explorer program is the backbone of our fire department. Starting at ages 14 young members of the community can join our department to learn every facet of the fire service.
Starting at age 16, with a minimum requirement of 6 months in the program, an explorer can ride to fire alarms on our rigs.
At age 17 explorers can join our ranks as a full fledged firefighter and begin their firefighter 1 certification.
It is of utmost importance to keep explorer members flourishing in our department. Over time they have become a steady stream of local volunteers. Nearly all of our current members and officers have grown up through the explorer ranks.