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East Greenbush Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
The East Greenbush Fire Company is a 100% volunteer department relying on the commitment and dedication of individuals such as you to protect the life and property of friends, neighbors and community.
Park Station:68 Phillips Road Rensselaer, NY 12144
Main Station:1 Hayes Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061
North Station:1068 Luther Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061.
518-477-6503 | Fax:518-477-2319
The East Greenbush Fire Company is a 100% volunteer department relying on the commitment and dedication of individuals such as you to protect the life and property of friends, neighbors and community.
To be considered as an active member of the East Greenbush Fire Company, you must meet the requirements listed below. The East Greenbush Fire Company accepts candidates for membership that meet the criteria listed below and who can pass a physical exam showing that they are in good health, and able to perform duties as a volunteer firefighter. Your required physical exam will be paid for by the Fire District, no out of pocket expense by you. No previous training is required and all mandatory training will be provided at no cost.
Application Procedure
- Applicants shall reside, or be gainfully employed, within the territory of East Greenbush Fire District #3 or territory under contract with East Greenbush Fire District #3
- Applicants must successfully pass a required background check
- All applicants shall be at least 17 years of age
- Applicants need to complete and submit an application with a $10 dues payment
- Applicants must be willing to maintain a percentage of total calls, attend monthly trainings and meetings, as well as other activities throughout the year.
If you are interested in receiving additional information about becoming a volunteer with the East Greenbush Fire Company, please call (518) 477-6503, email or complete the online form at the bottom of this page and you will be contacted by a department representative within a few days, or stop by any of our fire stations on a Tuesday night between 7:00-9:00 PM..
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 as well as 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. Skills you will learn can be used throughout life, and the experiences you will have promise to be some of the best experiences you can imagine. And, of course, there is little that can compare to the satisfaction that comes from doing an important job while contributing to the security and welfare of your community.
Joining the East Greenbush Fire Company provides you with many great benefits. You’re in for a lot more than just drills, fire and service calls. Downtime at the stations can be spent relaxing with friends, participating in social events and outings that take place throughout the year along with other member giveback opportunities. Along with the social aspects that come with joining, you can also benefit from networking that happens when you become a member of such a diverse group of individuals.
Material benefits may include:
1. State income tax benefits
2. Free yearly physical
3. Service Awards program
4. Tuition Reimbursement (FASNY HELP)
5. Scholarship opportunities
6. Free training, classes and certifications
7. Paid EMT training
8. Gym membership reimbursement program
9. Life insurance
10. Free equipment and department apparel
If you are interested in receiving additional information about becoming a volunteer with the East Greenbush Fire Company, please call (518) 477-6503, email or complete the online form at the bottom of this page and you will be contacted by a department representative within a few days, or stop by any of our fire stations on a Tuesday night between 7:00-9:00 PM.
What duties will I be expected to perform?
Once you have been accepted by a general vote of the membership at a monthly meeting, approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners, and have passed your physical and background check there are several things that will happen.
First, you will be issued gear, a pager and other necessary safety equipment to complete your job safely. Second, you will be assigned a station and given a mentor to assist you with becoming familiar with the station and fire department operations. At this point, you will be allowed to ride along with the department to various emergencies to observe and help out where your level of training allows. Within one (1) year, you must complete one of the required state training classes as described in the District BOPs, depending on your physical clearance.
How much time do I need to be available?
Our members all have very different lives and schedules. We understand that due to work and family obligations that there will be drills, calls and other events that you cannot make. We simply ask our members to make as many company events as possible while maintaining a call response percentage of 10% and a yearly point total of 50. Some of our members work two jobs and many are in College as well as working full time jobs and successfully receive their 50 point minimum each year.
It takes dedication, drive and many hours of technical training to become a firefighter or support personnel. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, and meet the minimum requirements listed above, The East Greenbush Fire Company is the place for you.
If you are interested in receiving additional information about becoming a volunteer with the East Greenbush Fire Company, please call (518) 477-6503, email or complete the online form at the bottom of this page and you will be contacted by a department representative within a few days.
If you are interested in receiving additional information about becoming a volunteer with the East Greenbush Fire Company, please call (518) 477-6503, email or complete the online form at the bottom of this page and you will be contacted by a department representative within a few days, or stop by any of our fire stations on a Tuesday night between 7:00-9:00 PM.