We make a difference in our community every day.

By volunteering your time, YOU CAN TOO!

We are currently accepting applications for Firefighters

The members of Harrison Volunteer Fire Department are dedicated to providing professional-level service to the community. Our fire companies are staffed by volunteers and we are always looking for new members.

If you are interested in receiving more information about becoming a volunteer with the Harrison Fire Department, please call (914) 835-1106 or simply fill-out the online form below and you will be contacted by a representative within a few days. 

Some benefits of joining...

• Free training, classes and certification(s). Learn life-saving skills that can be used in your everyday personal life or help to obtain a career in public safety.

• Great friendships and the opportunity to meet and work with dedicated people, like you.

• Unmeasured satisfaction knowing that you are helping your community and saving lives.

For more information on the benefits of joining your local volunteer fire department please click here: https://fireinyou.org/being-a-firefighter/

Some requirements to join...

• All applicants must be at least 16 years old.

• All applicants must be in good physical shape and be able to pass a department physical exam.

• All applicants must pass a background check.

• Your legal residence must be within the Harrison Fire District #2 or neighboring districts;

• All applicants must be willing to maintain a percentage of total calls, attend monthly training and meetings, as well as other activities throughout the year.

In addition, all our members enjoy the following benefits:

• Free Life Insurance
• Disability rating upon incident after service
• Length of Service Award Program- (LOSAP) pension income at retirement age
• Meal cost deferment paid for by municipality
• College tuition assistance
• HERRO program tuition reimbursment
• NYS income tax credit
• Discounts at retail and consumer businesses 
• Free annual medical and physical by department physicians
• Nationally recognized emergency service certifications
• Discipline and structure, character building

Still unsure? Feel free to stop by the fire house and tour the facility and meet the members and department officers. Get to see firsthand if this is right for you.

Begin making a difference TODAY!!!

Click here for an online Membership Application