Interested in Joining the Volunteer Fire Service? Stop by the Blauvelt Firehouse any Monday between 7pm and 9pm(Except Holidays)
As an “Active” member of the Company you will: • Earn credit toward LOSAP or "defined-pension" based on years of service.
• Receive a life insurance policy at no cost, following successful completion of probation.
• Be supplied with a complete set of firefighting gear, uniform and work shirt at no cost.
• Receive, at no cost, an annual medical examination.
• The opportunity to apply and earn scholarships and tuition reimbursement for college through Company, County and FASNY and NYS Association of Fire Chiefs.
• Earn a stipend for training received.
• Preferred use of facilities.
• Gym reimbursement assistance.
• An income tax credit and/or property tax reductions.
• Have the opportunity to serve your community and network.
• To prepare for a career as a first-responder or in the military.
• Become a member of a respected American Tradition “The Volunteer Fire Service”.
To be an active member of the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company Inc. as a volunteer firefighter an applicant must:
• Complete a membership application with Police background check including $15 for
initiation fee and first year dues, $6 there after, and be over the age of 16.
• Have application approved by majority vote of the Company and be accepted by the
Board of Fire Commissioners
• Serve one (1) year probation
• Complete the “NYS Firefighter I” course (110 hours) or equivalent work-experience
• Attend at least 12 drills annually
• Attend at least 4 Company meetings annually
• Attend at least 10% of all fire alarms
To begin the process of becoming a volunteer firefighter for the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company please click "Join Now!" button below. We look forward to meeting you!
To Become a Ladies Auxiliary Member:
Ladies Auxiliary meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month starting at 7:30 pm.
In order to become an Auxiliary member you must:
Be over the age of 16
Attend a meeting to introduce yourself.
Receive a majority vote the meeting immediately following your introduction meeting.
Pay yearly dues ($6.00 active memeber/$3.00 associate member)
For more information on the Ladies Auxiliary, including member types and current members click here