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We are always looking for members of our community to become volunteer firefighters and
emergency medical personnel. Our community is dependant on volunteer emergency responders,
especially with our ever-increasing call volume. We also need volunteers for other important jobs.
When you think about it, we at the Oaks Corners Fire Department operate a business dealing with the
same issues faced by large corporations and small businesses alike. Our duties, in addition to
providing fire and emergency medical response, include administration, personnel management,
record keeping,finance and budget management, fleet maintenance, insurance, taxes, marketing,
strategic planning, quality control, compliance with governmental mandates, managing liability,
facilities maintenance, fire prevention and public education, and the list goes on. There are many
different types of membership that we offer, and remember EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING !
Active Membership
The actual firefighters that respond to emergency calls are Active Members. These men and women
are both interior structural firefighters and support firefighters. Support firefighters can drive fire
apparatus, operate outside hose lines, direct traffic, set up lights and generators, and perform other
firefighting tasks that do not involve actually going inside a burning building. At a minimum, Active
members must complete the Scene Support Operations Class, and the Hazardous Materials
Operations class within their first two years of membership. Both classes are taught locally, and are
provided at no cost to the member. All Active Members must also complete a minimum of 8 hours of
safety training annually, which is taught throughout the year at our firehouse.
Active Medic Membership
People who want to provide emergency medical care, but do not want to become a firefighter can join
as an Active Medic Member. These members respond to emergency medical calls and provide patient
care until a transporting ambulance can arrive on scene. Active medic members also respond to fire
scenes and can provide medical care to our firefighters. All Active Medic Members must achieve a
NYS certification of Certified First Responder or higher within their first two years of membership. The
classes are held locally, and at no cost to the member.
Social Membership
Social membership is for the volunteer who does not want to respond to emergency calls, but would
like to volunteer their time for other important tasks. Social members can attend department meetings,
serve on committees, work at fund raisers, serve as dispatchers, do work around the firehouse, and
many other helpful tasks. There is no training required.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Oaks Corners Fire Department, please fill
out the form below, and someone will contact you to set up a meeting, and get you an
application.
emergency medical personnel. Our community is dependant on volunteer emergency responders,
especially with our ever-increasing call volume. We also need volunteers for other important jobs.
When you think about it, we at the Oaks Corners Fire Department operate a business dealing with the
same issues faced by large corporations and small businesses alike. Our duties, in addition to
providing fire and emergency medical response, include administration, personnel management,
record keeping,finance and budget management, fleet maintenance, insurance, taxes, marketing,
strategic planning, quality control, compliance with governmental mandates, managing liability,
facilities maintenance, fire prevention and public education, and the list goes on. There are many
different types of membership that we offer, and remember EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING !
Active Membership
The actual firefighters that respond to emergency calls are Active Members. These men and women
are both interior structural firefighters and support firefighters. Support firefighters can drive fire
apparatus, operate outside hose lines, direct traffic, set up lights and generators, and perform other
firefighting tasks that do not involve actually going inside a burning building. At a minimum, Active
members must complete the Scene Support Operations Class, and the Hazardous Materials
Operations class within their first two years of membership. Both classes are taught locally, and are
provided at no cost to the member. All Active Members must also complete a minimum of 8 hours of
safety training annually, which is taught throughout the year at our firehouse.
Active Medic Membership
People who want to provide emergency medical care, but do not want to become a firefighter can join
as an Active Medic Member. These members respond to emergency medical calls and provide patient
care until a transporting ambulance can arrive on scene. Active medic members also respond to fire
scenes and can provide medical care to our firefighters. All Active Medic Members must achieve a
NYS certification of Certified First Responder or higher within their first two years of membership. The
classes are held locally, and at no cost to the member.
Social Membership
Social membership is for the volunteer who does not want to respond to emergency calls, but would
like to volunteer their time for other important tasks. Social members can attend department meetings,
serve on committees, work at fund raisers, serve as dispatchers, do work around the firehouse, and
many other helpful tasks. There is no training required.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Oaks Corners Fire Department, please fill
out the form below, and someone will contact you to set up a meeting, and get you an
application.
