Join US | Demarest Fire Department

Have you ever heard a siren or seen a fire engine – and wondered what was happening?

Have you ever witnessed or come upon a motor vehicle accident – and wished you could help?

Are you looking for new lifelong friendships, challenges and rewards?

Do you want to become involved in your community?

Different people volunteer for different reasons. Action oriented people enjoy the excitement and adrenaline rush that emergency services has to offer. Some see the volunteer fire service as an alternative to ‘driving a desk by day’ – by allowing them to ‘drive a fire truck at night!’

Many like the feeling they get when they help people in their time of need and some feel it’s their obligation to serve the community. Yet others just want to belong to the team. Whatever motivates you to volunteer – everyone gains the self-satisfaction of being at their best when others are dealing with what is often the worst that life has to offer.

Imagine having to prepare yourself to cope with situations that range from structure fires to hazardous chemical spills to giving your fellow neighbor the peace of mind that the CO alarm was a malfunction and their house is safe. This diversity is coupled with the fact that these skills may be needed at any time of the day or night, seven days a week, in any kind of weather, and very often under potentially stressful and emotional circumstances. Yet these same factors contribute to what makes it so personally rewarding.

If you are interest in joining the Demarest Fire Department, please email the Chief at demarestfirechief451@yahoo.com, or stop by the firehouse any Tuesday evening after 7:30 or Sunday mornings.

When you walk in the door of the DFD, you’ll be home. You are not just a volunteer with a great organization with an important mission serving the community. You’ll find a second family waiting for you. Give back to your community in the process — neighbors helping neighbors.