More Than Just a Fire Department

Thank you for being interested and ready to take the next step in joining the Whitesboro Fire Department

Help Us Help You – Make an Impact

Volunteering means becoming part of something bigger: inspiring and serving our community. It’s an opportunity for you to be your personal best.

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Station Whitesboro
Engine Whitesboro

The Membership Application

Complete the application here to get started today. Our Membership team will review it and contact you about options and opportunities. The following screening will take place:

  • Criminal background check
  • Arson background check
  • Driver’s license check
  • Sexual offender registry check
  • Contact personal references

Interview Scheduled

We will conduct a personal interview with prospective candidates within 30 days of receiving your application. During this session, you will:

  • Conduct a station tour
  • Opportunity ask questions
  • Learn more about the department and what we do

Becoming a Member

Once you’ve completed all the steps and are approved by the Membership Committee, we will introduce you as a new Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department probationary member. New members will receive an orientation and a training schedule. Firefighters must take the mandatory training and enroll in New York State Firefighter 1 course and will be issued:

  • Station key
  • Response pager
  • Protective gear
Take the First Steps