Volunteer Firefighter

There is a need for individuals to serve as firefighters. We respond whenever called 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to over 400 fire and rescue calls every year.

Membership requirements: Applicants interested in joining must be 18 years of age. A resident in Cutchogue for a minimum of 6 months. Complete a membership application. All applicants have the option of joining the Department under a Firefighter membership or a Rescue only membership.

Benefits include: Additional Training Courses through Suffolk County Fire Academy and Suffolk County Department of EMS covering firefighting applications, HazMat and Rescue courses along with EMT certifications paid for by the department. LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) provides a retirement benefit based on volunteer activity and total length of service after completion of probationary period. Physical fitness program allows Active members to use local fitness facility/gym free of charge. After 5 years of Active service, members become eligible to receive a 10% property tax reduction on local taxes. College tuition reimbursement available through County and State programs for volunteer firefighters.

Requirements: 18 years of age, resident in Cutchogue for minimum 6 months, membership application

Application Deadline: Continuous