Apply to volunteer

Departments accept volunteers who live close enough to reach their stations quickly, so start with the fire departments in your county.

1. Find your department. Browse the directory by state, county and city, or see the departments recruiting now.
2. Apply. Departments with an online application on this site have an Apply button on their volunteer page. For any other department, use its own volunteer page or its contact information.

What happens after you apply

1. The department's volunteer recruiter receives your application.
2. They contact you to talk about the role, usually by phone or email.
3. Most departments then hold an interview, check your references and run a background check.
4. Once accepted, you start training, often on probation for your first months.

FireDepartment.net keeps a copy of each application and may follow up to help schedule your interview or first training.