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Reasons to Join the
Rhinecliff Volunteer Fire Company
1.
Free training that includes EMT training, firefighter training, CPR
and more
2. State tax credits
3. Learn new skills and help your neighbors
4. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a community
organization
5. Have access to scholarships, loans, mortgages,
customer discounts on cell phones, fuel and more that are not available
to the public
6. Be a part of parades and celebrations, don’t
just watching from the curb
7. Free membership use of the firehouse
8. Explore the opportunities available as a career
Firefighter or Paramedic
9. Become an active player in the safety and well-being
of your immediate community
10. Own the satisfaction of making a difference to
someone you may or may not know
Join
Today!
Simply click on
Application, and fill out the form online.
Print the completed form and mail it along with a copy of your license
and $5 non-refundable application fee to:
Rhinecliff Volunteer
Fire Co.
Attn: Membership
Committee
PO Box 6
Rhinecliff,
NY 12574
Junior
Firefighter Program
General
Rules
1. Junior firefighters
must be equipped with protective clothing and gear appropriate to
the job needed to be done.
2. Junior
firefighters are not to be used to make up manpower shortages.
3. Only
qualified, trained junior firefighters are allowed to respond to alarms
in fire department vehicles. They must be seated and wearing seat
belts. No riding on tailboards!!
4. Junior
firefighters may not drive apparatus.
5. Junior
firefighters must conform to the rules and by-laws of the fire company.
6. Records
are to be kept on file indicating that all junior firefighters and
their parent or guardian have been advised of and understand the rules
for the junior program.
7. These
rules may be superseded by state law.
Training
1.
Junior firefighters may train on above ground operations provided
there are two qualified instructors who are in constant attendance,
one on the ground, and one above ground.
2. Junior
firefighters may not work with hose lines over one and three quarters
inches in diameter.
Support
Services junior firefigherts can perform
1. Fire hydrant inspections.
2. Fire pre-planning
3. All phases of fire prevention,public relations
4. Assisting in station and vehicle upkeep
5. Assist at station after alarms
6. Participate in routine and special drills,not involving live fire.
7. Drills using ladders not to exceed 35 feet in height
Click Here For The Junior Firefighter Program
Sign Up Form
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