Firefighter’s Quiz:

• Are you Dedicated and Caring?
• Do you like to help others?
• Do you like rewarding work?
• Would you like to contribute to the community?

If the answer was YES to any of these questions then you should become a firefighter!

Qualifications:

• Open to any Vischer Ferry Fire District resident and any resident in a bordering fire district in Saratoga County.
• Individual must be 16 years of age or older (individuals under 18 years of age need consent of parent or guardian)
• Be of reasonable health
• Male or Female

Requirements:

• OSHA Safety Training Requirements (15 hours the first year, 8 hours annually thereafter) – We provide the training.
• New York State Firefighter I Course must be taken within 2 years of joining (75 hour course, scheduled a couple of nights per week for several weeks)
• Annual Dues of $3.00 per year
• Respond when available to our alarms
• Attend minimum of 6 regular fire company meetings each calendar year (1 meeting held each month)
• Attend minimum of 9 fire company drills each calendar year (approx. 4 drills held each month)

Benefits:

• Fire service gear provided at no cost.
• Regular Physical examinations provided
• Service Award Program (payable at age 61)
• Insurance Coverage
• Annual Fire Company Family Picnic
• Annual Officers Installation Banquet
• Firefighter Room
• Community Respect
• Develop New Friendships

How to Join:

• Stop by Station 1 (360 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148) on any Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. to pick up an application for membership or download and print an application here.
• Any Wednesday night submit a completed application with a $5.00 application fee.
• We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about our company.