08/28/2026
Your local volunteer fire department may need you — even if you have absolutely no desire to run into a burning building.
When people hear that their local fire company needs volunteers, they often assume that means becoming a firefighter.
It doesn't.
Volunteer fire companies need all kinds of people, with all kinds of skills.
You may be able to help with fundraising, community events, administrative work, social media, photography, grant writing, maintenance, traffic control/fire police, auxiliary activities, bookkeeping, recruitment, or simply lending an extra set of hands when there's work to be done.
Maybe you have a professional skill that could benefit your department. Maybe you're great at organizing events. Maybe you can cook. Maybe you have a few hours a month and just want to do something meaningful in your community.
There may be a place for you.
Our volunteer fire departments aren't just emergency services. They're community organizations made up of neighbors who choose to give their time to help other neighbors.
And keeping them strong takes more than firefighters.
If you've ever thought, “I'd like to help, but I don't know what I could do,” stop by your local fire company and ask.
You might be surprised how much you have to offer. ❤️🚒
