What qualifications do I need to become a Middletown volunteer firefighter?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live or work near the City of Middletown. Those who are 16 or 17 may be eligible for the junior firefighter program.
Make a Difference
Volunteer With the Middletown Fire Department
Serve your neighbors, learn valuable skills, and become part of a proud fire-service tradition.
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Who Can Join?
Start Your Fire Service Journey
Prospective volunteer firefighters must be at least 18 years old and live or work in the proximity of the City of Middletown, New York.
Young people ages 16 and 17 who are interested in the fire service may join the department’s junior firefighter program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Know Before You Volunteer
What is the first step to volunteering?
Call the recruitment office at 845-344-5003 to learn about the application process and next steps.
Can volunteering lead to a career in firefighting?
Yes. Volunteer service can provide valuable training and practical experience for people who may later pursue a career firefighting position.
How many hours do volunteer firefighters work?
There is no fixed hourly schedule for volunteer members, but members are expected to remain active in the department to maintain volunteer status.
What other opportunities are available within the department?
Additional opportunities include Fire Police, safety officer duties, and accountability officer duties. The recruitment office can provide more information about these roles.
Ready to Learn More?
Your community needs people willing to serve.
Speak with the Middletown Fire Department recruitment office and take the first step.
Call 845-344-5003