The GBFD is Looking for You
The Gerrittsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking local and resident firefighters, emergency medical technicians & administrative members. Training is provided..
Basic Requirements
Getting started with the GBFD is easy …
- At least 16 years of age
- No training required for new members
- Complete application to include full criminal background check (usually takes 4-6 weeks to complete)
- Completion of basic orientation training, including CPR, OSHA.
- Participation in our duty shift program, one three-hour block per week.
- Attendance at monthly meetings and occasional special events
We help children, adults, and the community through thousands of flexibly scheduled, hands-on projects, including:
- Flexible – Many of our projects are ongoing and require no commitment; simply volunteer as much as you can.
- Short-term – Certain jobs, such as dispatching, require three hour a week commitments.
- Long-term – Becoming a EMT require longer commitments, from six months to a full year.
Want more information on becoming part of the GBFD? Just Complete the Form on the top right of this page and an appropriate representative from the GBFDwill get in touch with you.
The Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department needs volunteers to bridge the gaps and shorten our response times. The GBFD creates hundreds of ways each month for you to get involved and start changing lives.