Volunteer Firefighter (Age 16 or 17)

The Arlington Fire District provides fire protection and emergency medical services for a large portion of the Town of Poughkeepsie. Volunteer membership in the Arlington Fire District is open to anyone over the age of 16 living or working within the geographic boundaries of the Arlington Fire District.

Requirements for Firefighter (Age 16 or 17): I will be directly responsible to my superiors in the chain of command in regard to my duties and behavior in the firehouse, at training sessions and drills, at parades and at the scene of emergency calls. I have permission of my parent or guardian to join the fire company and participate in AFD training and emergency responses. I will obey all traffic laws and control my car going to and from the firehouse, training sessions, drills, parades and all emergency calls. I will not use participation in Company or District activity as an excuse to drive after 9 pm on a Junior Operating License. I will not be permitted to drive any District apparatus. I will ride in enclosed cab areas of the apparatus. I will not enter a burning building, hazardous environment or other dangerous area except as part of a training exercise and then only under the direct supervision of a Company or District Officer. I will not be issued a blue light card until my 18th birthday. I will not participate in any training sessions, drills, parades or emergency calls during the times when I am expected to be in school. Upon reaching my 18th birthday, I must attend the NYS Firefighter I or Scene Support course within the stated time period noted above for Firefighter (18 or older).

Requirements: Age 16 or 17, parent or guardian permission, living or working within Arlington Fire District boundaries, NYS Firefighter I or Scene Support certification required upon turning 18

Application Deadline: Continuous