Becoming a Syosset Fire Department Volunteer
The membership of the Syosset Fire Department is dedicated to providing competent, professional service to the community. It’s services are provided wholly by volunteers.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits – The Syosset Fire Department participates in the NY State LOSAP program. The program is based on your years of service and the capacity of your service. Qualifying members are eligible to receive monthly benefit checks starting at age 55
- Use of the department Lounge and Recreation Areas
- Use of the department Exercise Room.
- Regular medical exams (physicals) – paid for by the department
- Free training, classes and certification
- Free use of firefighting gear and equipment
- Great friendships and the opportunity to meet and work with great people like yourself
- Immeasurable satisfaction of helping your community and even saving lives
- So much more
Who Can Volunteer
Any man or woman residing in Syosset in reasonable shape who is at least 18 years old and would like to make a difference in their community.
Some of the Requirements:
- Must be at least 17 years old (see Juniors section if <17 years old)
- NO prior experience required
- Must reside in the Syosset Fire District or Protection Area
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Juniors
In 2000, the Syosset Volunteer Fire Department recognized the need to attract and retain young members that were willing, but unable – due to age, to participate in learning how to become a firefighter and/or EMT.
The Syosset Fire Department Juniors is comprised of roughly 75 members. Minimum age requirement is 12 with the permission of parents or legal guardian. They meet on a regular basis and, participate in activities and training scenarios that provide the foundation for continuation towards active firefighter or EMT status when they reach 17 years old.
Each member is issued equipment and a uniform from their officers (group of peers) and active Syosset Volunteer Fire Department “advisors”. Members are encouraged to participate in trainings, to help out around the fire house, and to attend other Department functions. Juniors also “march” in official parades with the Department at functions throughout the year.
Our Juniors meet twice a month, at night, at our Woodbury firehouse.
If you are in high school and are interested in learning about firefighting, EMS and being a part of a team of great young men and women who make a difference, the Juniors Program wants you!
HEADQUARTERS
50 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
STATION 2
156 Woodbury Rd, Woodbury, NY 11797
STATION 3
205 S Oyster Bay Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
