We Are Always Looking for a Few Good Men and Women
Are You Ready?
The New Hackensack Fire Company is actively seeking courageous individuals eager to serve and protect their community.
As a member, you’ll undergo to-notch training, discover opportunities for personal and professional growth, and have the chance to make a profound difference very single day.
Join us in our noble mission of safeguarding lives and property. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career by applying now to join us.
Requirements
The New Hackensack Fire Company and the New Hackensack Fire District require that all “active status” members must meet the following requirements. Please read these requirements thoroughly before applying for membership.
- The minimum age for new applicants is 16 years of age
- Members must complete Firefighter 1 or Exterior Support Operations during the first year of thier membership
- Comply with the minimum requirements for the category of membership which they fall under
Minimum Requirements are as follows:
| Category | 0-5 Years of Service | 6-15 Years of Service | 16 and up Years of Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fires and Emergencies (% of Calls) | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Weekly Checkouts (#) | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Drills (#) (breakdown below) | 12 | 10 | 4 |
| OHSA Safety Drills | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| OHSA Safety Drills | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Live Burn Drills | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment Location Drills (#) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Drills (#) | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Drills (#) | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Annual Hose Test | 1 | 1 | 1 |
- Active fire fighters classified “in training” shall not be permitted to go below grade, above grade, or enter a burning structure until they have attended and completed fire fighter 1 and or fire fighter 2. A new member will be classified as “in training” until either the NYS Basic or NKFD Fire Fighting Essentials is completed as above.
- Drills regular training sessions shall be conducted on Monday mornings and evenings at prescribed times and locations.
- Weekly Checkouts a weekly checkout of apparatus will be conducted each Monday morning and each Monday evening.
- Equipment Locations: These drills are designed to verify that each member has a knowledge of the location of equipment on the apparatus. This is MANDATORY drill to retain active fire fighter status.
- Hose Test: An annual hose test will be conducted on a yearly basis. It is MANDATORY that all fire fighters attend this function. Hose testing will be conducted with NFPA specifications.
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