Reach your personal and professional goals while making a big difference every day

While many are motivated to give back to their community in some way, seldom is as rewarding as having the opportunity to make an immediate, positive impact in the lives of others during their most trying moments. Volunteering with the Roslyn Rescue Fire Department (located within the Roslyn Fire District) allows you to put your talent and passion to work, whether as a firefighter, EMT, or both. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity further and admire your desire to give back. 

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Years of continuous service

A community of volunteers protect and serve those who need us most

While volunteering as a firefighter or pre-hospital emergency medical provider (EMT) with the Roslyn Rescue Fire Department is hard and often dangerous work, it is also incredibly rewarding, with many benefits, both professionally and personally. Whether we are responding to a house fire, working on the front lines to protect our community during national health crises, or providing mutual aid to neighboring communities in the event of a natural disaster or mass casualty incident, our members are well-equipped to lend a hand, at any time. 

Our all-volunteer membership base come from all walks of life, from tradespeople and business leaders, to police officers and professional firefighters. Students have a unique opportunity to supplement their education, developing an array of leadership, problem-solving and critical thinking skills valued in today’s workplace. Roslyn Rescue currently accepts applications for volunteer positions for both active firematic and EMS roles. 

At Roslyn Rescue, we celebrate diversity and are truly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate against any applicant, member, or employee on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. It is our policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

If you’d like to learn a bit more about what the volunteer fire service is all about, click here for an introductory video from the National Volunteer Fire Council. To learn more about specifics of membership with the Roslyn Rescue Fire Department, click here. 

If you are ready to start your journey, we welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you!

our members are…

  • Lawyers
  • Physician Assistants
  • Students
  • Tradespeople
  • Firefighters
  • Police Officers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business Leaders
  • Retired Professionals

Impact

Your efforts will not go unnoticed by the thousands of people we assist on a yearly basis. Our community relies on us to provide a necessary and lifesaving service — our members allow us to fulfill this important mission.

Learn

We invest hundreds of hours into our new members as we educate and train them on their newfound responsibility. While the training is intense, it is enjoyable, highly rewarding, and free. Many members put these new skills to use in their careers.

Grow

Personal and professional development is at the core of the volunteer experience. Our members report personal growth and professional development in ways they could have never imagined.

Bond

The bond developed within this organization is highly cherished by our members. Rooted in a rich history of camaraderie, members develop a life-long bond with one another, nurtured each and every day.

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unique benefits

There are many benefits of membership 

As a member, you may be entitled to receive certain benefits. You should know that benefits listed below are for illustrative purposes only and a member’s entitlement to said benefit(s) may be dependent upon years of service and/or other stipulations. As benefits are often dynamic, please note that they are subject to change without notice at any time.

  • Free training & equipment
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Free annual physicals
  • Property tax reductions
  • State income tax benefits
  • Service pensions
  • Community discounts
  • Numerous first-responder benefits
  • Access to an incredible network

Firefighters

A brave team of highly-trained firefighters dedicate their time, energy and effort to making a positive difference in the lives of others during a critical period of need. Our firefighters undergo many hours of training at no cost to them and update their skills regularly through professional development initiatives  to ensure competence.

EMTs // Paramedics

A team of certified and rigorously credentialed prehospital emergency medical providers answer calls for medical assistance at any time, day or night. Operating under the direction of our medical director, these individuals are uniquely qualified to provide lifesaving treatments for a variety of medical and traumatic ailments. Currently, Roslyn Rescue operates two ALS-equipped ambulances.

Volunteer with us

Start your journey with Roslyn Rescue by completing an application. Please note, as mandated by our bylaws and is common practice within the volunteer fire service, you must be at least 18 years old (17 years old with documented parental consent) to apply for membership. Once you have submitted your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch soon to review the next steps.

 

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