Release the hero in yourself – Become a Volunteer Firefighter
"Volunteer firefighters comprise two-thirds of the estimated 1.2 million firefighters in this country," said Charlie Dickinson, Acting Assistant Administrator of the United States Fire Association (USFA).
We are a 100% Volunteer Department, like the majority of the neighborhoods in
Any village of Tarrytown resident or resident of the Fire District, or person that spends their primarily working day in the Village, provided they are seventeen years old or over. One of the many benefits to becoming a member is the knowledge that you are providing a valuable service to the community in which you live. The Fire Department supplies your all Personal Protective Equipment, known as PPE, in house training including American Heart Association CPR, and OSHA training, and Firefighter Essentials training at the Westchester Fire Academy in Valhalla.
The Tarrytown Fire Department consists of six fire companies under the direction of the Chief Engineer, 1st Assistant Chief and 2nd Assistant Chief. In the absence of a Chief, a Deputy Chief or Line Officer will establish command at an incident. Each Company is run by its own Line and Administrative Officers.
You can choose which companies you wish to volunteer for. Some things to consider when selecting which company to join:
- Location - Where and when are you most likely to respond? From your home or work location in Tarrytown or the Tarrytown Fire Protection District (surrounding villages)?
- Meeting Nights - Companies have different schedules for their Meeting nights (you do not have to attend all meetings).
- Drill Nights - Companies have different schedules for their Meeting nights (you do not have to attend all drills).
- Specialization - Companies perform some specialized tasks due to the specific nature of the equipment that their apparatus carries.
Hope Hose Co. No.1 - Engine 79
50 Main Street,
Tel:
E-mail: Volunteer@TarrytownFD.org
Meeting night: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Drill nights: Monday
- Responds to all box alarms in the Village of Tarrytown and Fire Protection District
- Responds to all vehicle fires in the Village of Tarrytown, Thruway and Tappan Zee Bridge
- Responds with air bags to all vehicle extrication calls
Conqueror Hook & Ladder Co. No.1 – Ladder 37
50 Main Street,
E-mail: Volunteer@TarrytownFD.org
Meeting night: 2nd Tuesday of each monthDrill nights: Monday
- Primary functions are rescue, forced entry and ventilation
- Responds to all carbon monoxide alarms North of route 119
- Carries a thermal imaging camera
- Mutual aid truck for ladder operations
Consolidated Engine Co. No.1 - Engine 77
177 Sheldon Avenue,
Tel: (914) 631-9640
E-mail: 77Captain@gmail.comMeeting night: 1st Thursday of each month
Drill nights: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
- Responds to all box alarms in the Village of Tarrytown and Fire Protection District
- Responds to all vehicle fires and extrication calls in Tarrytown, NYS Thruway and Tappan Zee Bridge
- Responds to all carbon monoxide calls in the South end of Tarrytown
- Specialist equipment carried includes the Hurst Tool AKA "Jaws of Life"
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Phenix Hose
Central Ave & Mechanics Ave,
Tel: (914) 366-0636
E-mail: Volunteer@TarrytownFD.org
Meeting night: 1st Thursday of each month
Drill nights:
- Responds to all box alarms in the Village of Tarrytown and Fire Protection District
Riverside Engine Co. No.4 - Engine 80
Franklin & White Street,
Tel:
E-mail: Volunteer@TarrytownFD.org
Meeting night: 1st Thursday of each month
Drill nights: Thursdays (except 1st Thursday)
- Responds to all box alarms in the Village of Tarrytown and Fire Protection District
Washington Engine Co. No.2 - Tower Ladder 78
157 White Plains Road (Route 119),
Tel:
E-mail: Volunteer@TarrytownFD.org
Meeting night: 1st Monday of each month
Drill nights:
- Responds to all box alarms in the Village of Tarrytown and Fire Protection District
- Responds to all carbon monoxide alarms South of Route 119
Marine 5
Tel: (914) 631-
E-mail: Volunteer@TarrytownFD.org
Meeting night:
Drill nights:
The Fire Boat 5 crew consists of volunteer members from all six companies. To become a member of the Fire Boat 5 crew additional training is required. This includes mandatory Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship, CPR and First Aid.
Driver Training is necessary to become a driver for your companies Fire Apparatus. The Drivers Road Test is normally administered by the Chief Driver for the Company.
Remember your community needs you. The best time to volunteer is now!
If you are seeking to volunteer for a worthy cause and you think that the Tarrytown Fire Department is not for you, then please consider the
Notes:
1/. For the Students and Interns you should be aware the advantages volunteer membership brings to your resume. Your prospective College or Hospital will be aware of your Team Work and Leadership skills learned, and you gain another valuable referral.
2/. Many large corporations provide additional vacation days to employees engaged in training programs for voluntary community service. Ask your HR Department.
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Every 23 seconds, somewhere is the country, firefighters are responding to a call. And what's surprising is that 72% of those fire fighters are volunteers. Peter Greenberg looks at the people, who are likely to your neighbor, co-worker, or handy man who give their time to protect and save our lives.
Watch the video: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7097220n&tag=related;photovideo
If you are interested in Volunteering please see our Volunteer page.
