PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 is seeking volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be a High School graduate or equivalent required (Unless 16 year old to 18 year old for the Junior Program) and Operating within the standards and guidelines of the NJ Division of Fire and Safety.
All volunteers must pass a physical exam by the District contracted doctor and follow the Board of Fire Commissioner application process.
The volunteer must have a strong desire & willingness to help others and the community; Passion and willingness to learn and understanding that by signing up you are committing to make a difference, no matter how small.
Requirements include : Must be willing to participate in community and/or fire department based events or fundraisers; Must be an active member of the fire department for six months before applying for Fire school; and must be in good standing for one year after joining the department, and possess your Firefighter I, and CPR certifications to be considered a “Full Member.”
All classes and certifications will be paid for by the department. Ability to train in a wide variety of different areas such as Structural Firefighting, Vehicle Extrication, Industrial Foam Firefighting, Hazardous Materials, Swift Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, and many other specialized areas. Ability to write off any expenses (including mileage) on your taxes each year. The experience looks great on any resume.
If you are interested contact us at secretary@parsippanyfiredistrict5.com or call (973) 227-2242 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Not sure about it and want to ask us some questions? No problem. Just stop by the firehouse on a Wednesday Night (rotating between Old Bloomfield Ave and South Beverwyck Road with the last Wednesday being a drill) between 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and talk to the officers and members about joining!
