I was a volunteer Firefighter for 13 years with an unpaid all-volunteer fire department. In my day you learned on the job and from the older members. I also took classes at different times at a Fire Academy in Belmont, New Hampshire. It was some of the best days of my life to give back to my community. Today it is totally different with local and state fire academies for volunteers to learn the art of firefighting and today most departments pay a stipend to their volunteers. I would urge anyone who has some time to give to consider volunteering for your local fire department. The enjoyment you get from helping your community and being part of a Brotherhood will reward you many times over.
I was a volunteer Firefighter for 13 years with an unpaid all-volunteer fire department. In my day you learned on the job and from the older members. I also took classes at different times at a Fire Academy in Belmont, New Hampshire. It was some of the best days of my life to give back to my community. Today it is totally different with local and state fire academies for volunteers to learn the art of firefighting and today most departments pay a stipend to their volunteers. I would urge anyone who has some time to give to consider volunteering for your local fire department. The enjoyment you get from helping your community and being part of a Brotherhood will reward you many times over.