Have you
ever...
....
been in a situation where someone was hurt and you wanted to
step in and help?
...
seen an accident and wanted to assist the people involved?
...
tried to make new friends that share your interests?
...
wanted to get more involved in the community you were living
in?
If you said YES to any of the above,
you should consider joining the Akron Fire Company.
There are many benefits of membership including,
training/education, lifelong friendship and community involvement
- just to name a few! There
are a number of different roles a person can play within the
company and each job helps us create a safe community for our
families.
Some jobs include:
FIREFIGHTER: Must be 18 years
or older and in good health. Firefighters answer the call for
help, putting out fires and performing rescues. Carrying hoses,
climbing ladders and operating equipment are some of the jobs you
will do. Training is a very important aspect of fire fighting.
Weekly training sessions are held at the hall and all new members
are required to attend basic firefighter training.
EMT: Must be 18 years or
older and in good health. EMTs
answer our medical calls for help.
They provide first aid and basic life support.
All EMT’s must complete a Basic EMT class before
certification. Onced
certified, EMT’s must continue regular training and be
recertified every 3 years.
DRIVER: Must be 21 years of
age or older and in good health. Must possess a valid New York
State driver’s license. Drivers
must be a member of the Akron Fire Company for 1 year and must
attend an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course prior to
certification. Drivers ensure the safe transportation of both the
emergency equipment and firefighters to the scene. Once on
location, drivers operate a variety of pumps, generators, lights
and tools to support the emergency work. Extensive driver training
is provided and members must pass several tests in order to be
qualified as drivers.
FIRE POLICE: Must be 18 yeas
or older. Your own transportation is helpful. Fire Police provide
safety and security to the fire crews. Fire Police direct traffic
around the emergency scene, assist motorists and provide crowed
control. Good public
relation skills are a MUST.
EXPLORERS: Must be 14 to 17
years of age and have a valid work permit. Must maintain
"C’s" or better in ALL school subjects. Junior members
are firefighters in training. Learning is the primary
responsibility of junior firefighters. Junior members provide
support during emergencies such as accountability and bringing
equipment where it is needed. Supervision is provided at all
times. Child labor laws limit the types of tasks a junior can
perform, but with training and age, the number of jobs a junior
can do increases. Available positions are limited.
SUPPORT MEMBER: Not everyone
has to run into a burning building to be helpful. In fact, a large
amount of the work required in the fire service is to ensure that
we are ready to respond when the call comes in. We welcome your
skills and talents to help us behind the scenes. Some examples of
these behind the scene services include: servicing and cleaning
equipment at the station, seeking donations, writing news stories,
giving tours and teaching fire safety. Web page designers,
mechanics, custodians, grant writers and fire safety presenters
are just a few jobs needed. If you have a talent not listed above,
we could still use your help.
As mentioned above, all firefighters
and EMS providers are required to complete basic fire and EMS
training upon becoming active members. All training, uniforms, and
on-duty insurance coverage is provided at no cost. In-house
training courses and drills are held regularly, as well as at the
county, state and Federal level in all areas of fire, rescue, and
EMS. The possibilities are limited only by your desire to learn.
But the experiences and rewards of being an Akron firefighter will
last your entire life. So why not join our emergency services
family today. Call (716) 542-9091 for more info or submit the
on-line application below. What
are you waiting for, JOIN TODAY!
