The Holtsville Fire Department is always looking for new dedicated volunteers from the community. We encourage you to use the Contact Us link to reach out, and let us that you would like fill out an application so we can be sure there is someone at the firehouse to meet you. All applications are distributed by the Holtsville Fire Department Captain. Thank you in advance for considering the Holtsville Fire Department and we look forward to meeting you!
VOLUNTEERING HAS ITS REWARDS
Volunteering can benefit you in many ways. Some rewards are personal. You will earn respect from everyone who learns you are a volunteer. You will gain immense pride from your accomplishments and the knowledge and skills you acquire from your training. Some of the strongest social ties you will ever make will be with your brother and sister volunteers. And, of course, there is little that can compare to the satisfaction that comes from doing an important job well while contributing to the security and welfare of your community.
There are material rewards as well. The volunteer services are valued at every level of society, and there are a variety of incentives available from the federal, state, and county government.
- Property tax reductions
- State income tax benefits
- Free health checkups
- Free insurance
- College tuition reimbursement
- Service pensions
- Free equipment and training
WHAT ABOUT SAFETY & TRAINING?
The two are inseparable: volunteers train to be safe, and they are safe because they train. There is no denying that fighting fires or responding to an emergency involves an element of risk, but no volunteer is ever allowed to participate without the knowledge and skills it takes to ensure their safety.
While volunteers receive no compensation, they are no less professional than their paid counterparts. They wear and use the same equipment, receive comparable training, and prepare to respond to any situation.
Volunteer as a firefighter and you will attend the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank. In addition to learning how to handle the equipment, you will learn how buildings are constructed, how fires spread, and how to handle hazardous materials. You will be taught how to assess and respond to critical situations, and the best ways to protect yourself and those who serve around you.
To learn more about national programs to enhance firefighter safety you should visit the website for the Everyone Goes Home® initiative at www.everyonegoeshome.com.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Application (17+)
Please contact us using the form below or email address to setup an appointment to meet with the Captain to receive your application.
Make An Appointment
- Click the link below to contact us to make an appointment with the Captain.
Contact Us Via E-mail
- Click the link below to E-Mail our membership committee to setup an appointment.
Contact us via application@holtsvillefd.org to set up an appointment with the Captain to receive your application.
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER & EMT PROGRAM
Just because active firefighters and emergency service personnel are required by law to be at 17+ old doesn’t mean you can’t begin contributing to your community at an earlier age. The Holtsville Fire Deparment Juniors program has an active Junior program that provides interested younger people the opportunity to begin their training and develop the skills required to pass the Firefighter I and Firefighter II, or EMT certification requirements when they become of age. Juniors also learn about agency organization, operations, and command, while developing teamwork and leadership skills that will benefit them in whatever career they follow later in life.
As a Junior Firefighter, you will not be allowed to participate directly in fighting actual fires. Your training will cover every aspect of fire service participation. During your training you can expect to develop many practical and valuable skills, such as basic first aid; the donning of personal protective equipment and the use of self-contained breathing apparatus; how to use and maintain the tools needed to fight fires and conduct rescues; and the techniques for executing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, emergency evacuation, and automobile extractions.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has a special website, juniors.nvfc.org/junior, where you’ll be able to download Core Competencies for the Junior Fire Service, a booklet which offers a wealth of detailed information on what you can expect.
Joining the Holtsville Fire Department Juniors program is also a great way to meet others your age who share your values and beliefs regarding community service. Many juniors develop friendships that last throughout their lives.
All applications are available upon request from the Holtsville Fire Department Captain. If you have any questions, please use the contact form. Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you!
