REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete a Membership Application and Standard Background Check
• 18 Years or Older for Unlimited Service
• 16-18 Years Old w/parent permission for Fire Squad
• 14-16 Years Old w/parent permission for Venturing Program
• Both Male and Females are Welcome
• Reside within the Hawthorne Fire District or Surrounding Communities for 1 year or Work 40 hours/week within the Fire District
• Pass a Medical Exam Provided by our department physician
• Complete the Firefighter 1 Training Course provided at the Fire Training Center, Valhalla, NY
• Maintain a good standing in department point system for firematic functions

BENEFITS:

• Satisfaction of serving your community by protecting the lives of your neighbors, family and friends
• Self-accomplishment and confidence in being trained as a firefighter and emergency responder
• Establishing friendships that last a lifetime
• Eligible to collect $20.00 per month toward a service award program not to exceed $800.00 per month payable at age 60 for each year of service