Volunteer Fire Fighter and or Emergency Medical Technician within a volunteer fire company in the Village of Wauregan, CT. As a member you will provide emergency services to the citizens of Wauregan and surrounding area. Atwood Hose Fire Company is a 120 year old volunteer fire company and has served the region well for that period. We are looking for volunteers to assist us in our mission. Members can qualify for stipends, pension, and insurance with paticipation in all facets of company operations. | Requirements: 18 years old (16 years old as a cadet) Resident in the area of Wauregan Must pass an Occupational Physical Two in-house training sessions a month Occasional outside training opportunities monthly FF and EMS certification training provided. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Volunteers help keep rescued animals happy and healthy by cleaning stalls, replacing shavings and straw, cleaning food and water dishes, refilling waters, raking hay, and performing other necessary tasks. Volunteers work alongside experienced volunteers and must complete a weekend shift before signing up for a weekday shift.

Greetings! The Mortlake Fire Company, an al volunteer Fire and EMS organization is looking for help! We always need more members to Fire and EMS response, but can use others who have non-emergency service skills, such as fundraising, education, and financial experience. Please contact us to find out how you can help! | Requirements: 16 years old to join, with restrictions (aka junior members) Pass a background check and physical | Categories: Junior Members, Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support, Other, Firefighter, EMT

Assist in decorating trails for events like the Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt and Christmas in July Light Walk. Great for groups, no experience necessary.

Help maintain the farm's grounds, including plants, trails, and barn appearance. Requires a commitment of 20 hours monthly.

Assist with the daily care of the equines, ensuring they have food, water, and grooming. Maintain clean barn and outdoor spaces, and help with taking vitals. Participate in fundraisers and events to support the equines.

Participate in the Haunted Trail event by dressing up and acting. Must be respectful and mindful of various age groups.

Undertake various office support tasks, including data entry and scheduling meetings. Requires attention to detail and discretion.

Assist in promoting the rescue’s fundraisers and activities. Responsible for website content, creating Facebook events, and applying for free ads.

Mentor peers in the care of equines, requiring knowledge and competence in equine care. Perform an additional chore shift weekly.

Spend time with equines to hone their manners and exercise them. Support volunteers in working with equines, requiring additional weekly hours dedicated to training.

We're looking for motivated, career oriented people who want to serve their community. We off training of all kinds. We off financial assistance with any Firefighter I or Firefighter II classes and also with any EMT classes. We have a robust cadet program that starts at age 14. They do their own training in accordance with CT State laws and we also offer EMT and firefighter ride time to observe how things work. So if you're interested, please call 860-546-9807 or leave an email and we'll get that process started. Hope to hear from you soon. | Requirements: There are no requirements to join. If you aspire to ride the apparatus someday, then you'll need to get a Firefighter 1 certification. If you aspire to ride the ambulance, then you'll need to get either an EMR or an EMT license. Don't worry though we do provide some financial help with the classes, with the stipulation that upon completion of those classes, that you'll hopefully serve in our community. | Categories: Junior Members, Community Education, Department Support, EMT, Firefighter

The Pomfret Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer, full-service fire department providing world-class fire protection and emergency medical response services. These services are provided through a highly-trained, dedicated and adaptable force of volunteers. Our firefighters respond to about 350 calls for service throughout the year. These calls include motor vehicle accidents, emergency medical situations, structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, water rescues as well as other emergencies. We are always looking for new dedicated volunteers and we could use YOUR help. There are also many ways to volunteer at Pomfret Fire for those not looking to become a firefighter. If you have valuable skills in equipment maintenance, grant writing, or just want to help keep the station or trucks looking great, please reach-out to us as well! If you think you have a skill that can contribute to our department, let us know. | Requirements: Becoming a volunteer firefighter takes time, effort and dedication. However, the benefits of saving lives and making your community a better place is worth every minute and every ounce of effort. Here are some of the other benefits of becoming a Pomfret volunteer firefighter: •The satisfaction that comes with knowing you are an important part of keeping your community safe. •Cultivating new skills that can help in all facets of your life and prepare you for a possible new career. •Working as a team and building lasting relationships and friendships. •A sense of belonging. •Getting your hands dirty and being in the middle of the excitement. •Possibly receiving town tax credits. •Getting free training! If you've ever dreamed about becoming a firefighter, make your vision a reality by volunteering today. | Categories: EMT, Fundraising, Community Education, Firefighter

Pomfret Fire Department is seeking people to join our team of responders to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies in the town of Pomfret, CT. Our department responds to about 320 calls per year in our rural town of 4,200 people which covers 40 square miles. Applications are available on the website www.pomfretfire.org, at the station at 67 Hampton Road next to the Little League Field, or by request at emergencymanagement@pomfretct.org. All training is provided at no charge. We will work with anyone's skills and interests to develop a training path in one or more basic areas of: interior firefighter; exterior firefighter; rescue technician; emergency medical responder (EMT or EMR); truck driver; pump operator; Fire Police/Traffic Direction. Junior members ages 14-18 are welcomed and can serve under certain limitations. We also accept "Associate" members, who don't respond to calls but can assist the department with affiliated operations such as in-house documentation, equipment maintenance, fund raising activities, and public education. Active members are eligible to receive benefits including a per-call stipend and town tax abatement up to $1000. | Requirements: Pomfret residence is preferred but not mandatory. New members must pass a physical examination with the department physician (no charge). Interior Firefighters must show proof of or attain Firefighter 1 Certification. Medical Responders must show proof of or attain certification of CT-EMR or CT-EMT. Active members are expected maintain their skills by attending at least one drill a month, maintaining necessary certifications, and by responding to calls when available. | Categories: Other, Department Support, Fundraising, Community Education, EMT, Firefighter

As a foster parent, you will provide a temporary home for rescued dogs, ensuring they are loved and cared for daily. Responsibilities include submitting routine photos, attending medical visits, and assisting in the selection of a final adopter.

Be on the frontlines on helping your community. Snap into action when one of your neighbors dials 911. We will give you all the training you need, up to and including EMT classes or driving courses. | Requirements: None. Anyone can help | Categories: Department Support, Other, Fundraising, EMT

Looking for Volunteers to support the Company and the community in any way possible. Fund raising, administrative, Firefighter, Firefighter/EMT. We'll teach you everything you need to know. Nationally accredited Firefighter 1 & 2, RI EMT training, misc | Requirements: Simple requirements. 1) honest 2) hardworking 3) family oriented 4) willingness to learn 5) honest | Categories: Other, Department Support, EMT, Fundraising, Firefighter

Become a Member Liaison! The purpose of the YMCA Member Liaison is to engage and create a welcoming environment for current members, re-engage past members, welcome new members, and spread enthusiasm for the YMCA and our mission.

Thank you for your interest! Foster Center Volunteer Fire Company 86 Foster Center Road Foster, RI 02825 (401) 397-3404 Centerfoster3@gmail.com Members are not required to live in Foster! We have different types of membership. Associate members assist with fundraising and events, building maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance, social media, recruitment and retention, office or clerical help, grant writing, etc. Active members respond to fire and EMS emergencies. No previous firefighting experience is required. We conduct regular weekly training and also help sponsor dedicated members that wish to attain their firefighter certifications from the Rhode Island Fire Academy. Junior members are our 14-18 year olds that want to learn firefighting and may also be participating in fire classes in their high school studies. Membership is also welcome from those who may not be able to do actual firefighting tasks due to age, disability, health limitations, fear, etc. These Support Personnel are valuable assets and provide additional help and support at emergency incidents. Support Personnel may help by operating or maintaining vehicles, tools, and equipment, provide emergency medical care (if trained), assist with communications, directing traffic, provide crowd control, etc. We are seeking members that are interested in volunteering their time to help out the community. We provide 24/7 Fire and EMS service responses, but we do not provide ambulance transportation for our patients, as the primary ambulance service is provided by one of the other Fire companies in town. We respond to all calls of fires, automobile accidents, wildfires and illegal burns, water and ice rescues, flooded basement pump outs, trees and wires down, as well as assist EMS on medical calls. We conduct our weekly training on Thursday evenings from 7pm to approximately 930pm, and sometimes we train on a Tuesday evening instead of Thursday to train with the other fire companies in town for a townwide training. We also sometimes train with surrounding communities that we assist on mutual aid responses. We hold our monthly association meeting on the first Tuesday of the month unless it falls on a holiday or needs to be changed to a different date. We would like to welcome you to come visit our station and meet some of our members on a Thursday evening. Please take a look at our Facebook page and give us a like, follow, and share. https://www.facebook.com/FosterCenterVolunteerFireCompany?mibextid=ZbWKwL | Requirements: Responsible, willing and able to attend trainings and respond for emergency incidents. | Categories: Department Support, Other, Junior Members, Fundraising, EMT, Firefighter

Volunteers are needed to drive foster dogs to and from vet appointments and events, pick up new dogs from transport, and assist at adoption and awareness events. Volunteers will also help promote FADR and raise awareness about Dachshunds as pets.