Recruitment Open House To Be Held At Berlin Fire House On April 25
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. will open its doors to area residents, so they can learn about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community, as part of the third annual RecruitNY statewide initiative. Over the last several years, it has been very tough for many fire departments throughout New York State to recruit and retain volunteers for a variety of reasons. Like most volunteer fire departments, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. needs to bolster its emergency responder numbers, so it can continue to provide the optimum level of protection for its residents.
As part of RecruitNY, on Saturday, April 25 between 9 am and 3 pm, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. located at 11 Community Avenue, Berlin, NY will join volunteer fire departments all across the state at their respective firehouses for a unified recruitment drive, as part of National Volunteer Week. Not only will RecruitNY be an opportunity to highlight the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer firefighter, it will also raise public awareness about the need for volunteers.
Throughout the day, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. will conduct tours of the station and firefighter apparatus, allow visitors to try on firefighter gear, and provide activities and stations throughout the firehouse for visitors. The fire department will discuss the requirements to be a volunteer, as well as conduct demonstrations, answer questions, and let visitors know how to get involved in the fire department.
Come on out and join us for this unique recruitment day at our firehouse. This is a great opportunity for our neighbors to observe the exciting tasks of a firefighter. Our current members love what they do – helping neighbors in need. We hope our recruitment day will inspire other area residents to join our fire service family. Check out our website for upcoming events http://berlinvolunteerfirecompany.webs.com/.