Encourages local residents to consider fire service as way to give back to the community
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) today took time to highlight a statewide program called RecruitNY, which allows local fire departments to open their doors to area residents so they can learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community. The statewide campaign will take place on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28.
“Volunteer firefighters and EMSprovide an extraordinary service to our communities. In times of emergency, we count on these dedicated individuals for protection and safety,” said Lupinacci. “That being said, there continues to be a tremendous need for volunteers in our communities. Joining with the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York(FASNY), I’m proud to announce the RecruitNYprogram is coming to our community. I strongly encourage residents to contact their local department to learn more.”
During the open house period, departments will discuss the requirements to volunteer, conduct demonstrations, answer questions, and let visitors know how to get involved. Interested individuals can contact their local fire department to determine if they are participating in the open house and, if so, when their doors will be open to the public.
As well as highlighting the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer firefighter, RecruitNY will help raise public awareness about the real need for more volunteers in our state. The hope is that a collaborative effort among volunteer fire departments statewide will turn the declining number of volunteer firefighters around.
For more information, contact your local fire department or visithttp://www.recruitny.org/.
