Volunteer firefighters play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community, often being the first responders in emergencies and saving both lives and property. We’re on-call 24/7, 365 days per year to be there when our neighbors need help or don’t know who else to call for an emergency.

Full members must be at least 18 years of age, junior firefighters are welcome if aged 16 to 17. We expect reasonable physical fitness standards and require background checks, and residency or close proximity to the station.

No! Upper Milford Fire Department welcomes new members without prior experience. In fact, we’re honored to provide comprehensive weekly training for a majority of our new members.

The time commitment varies, but volunteer firefighters should expect regular weekly training sessions, monthly meetings, and to be on-call for emergencies.

Support/Administrative volunteers are needed and are welcome to contribute their time and skills as available!

Yes! All new volunteers undergo basic firefighting training and will have opportunities for advanced courses and certifications.

Absolutely! We LOVE volunteers who can contribute their skills to roles like administration, finance, community education, equipment/facility maintenance, and much more! Have a skill and want to be part of something exceptional? We’re profoundly grateful for involvement by our community!

While members must be at least 18 years of age (or 16 for juniors), we do not have an upper age limit for our volunteers. For safety, firefighters are expected to be in reasonable physical condition and be able to perform required tasks.

While UMWDFD is comprised of 100%  volunteers, we offer benefits such as training reimbursements, insurance coverage, and potential tax benefits. Our primary compensation is the sense of pride and fulfillment earned by being an active member of the community and assisting our neighbors when they don’t know who else to call.

It’s easy! Simply stop by any Thursday after 7 p.m., or visit our Join Us page to apply.

The fire department provides all necessary firefighting gear and equipment to ensure the safety of our volunteers and to serve the emergency needs of our community.

Yes, firefighting is physically demanding, so volunteers must meet certain fitness standards and maintain their fitness levels for their own safety and the safety of others.

ABSOLUTELY! There are many ways to support our fire department, including making contributions, participating in community events, or even spreading the word about volunteer opportunities or fundraising events. We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community and are profoundly appreciative of the support they provide.

While both career firefighters and volunteers are trained professionals, there are distinct differences between the two. Career firefighters are paid and work set shifts, whereas volunteers offer their services in their spare time without monetary compensation. Gaining emergency response skills as a volunteer is invaluable, and many paid firefighters begin their careers in such volunteer roles.

Yes! Volunteers are trained to respond to a variety of incidents, including fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. In addition, most people don’t realize that we also provide critical assistance, such as assisting ambulance and EMT crews with lift assistance, and other support.

Training is ongoing and is held weekly (every Thursday at 7 p.m. to ensure that all volunteers are well-prepared for any emergency.