Roxbury Chemical Engine Company #1 Membership Benefits

Roxbury Fire Department is seeking volunteers. Volunteering with the department is rewarding in many ways:

·         You will serve your community in a vital role, providing life and property saving services

·         You will gain practical firefighting experience and knowledge

·         You will make lifelong friends 

·         You may take advantage of several benefits made available to members

Requirements

·         Between the ages of 18 and 45

·         Resident of Roxbury or within 5 miles prior to membership

·         Complete background check

·         Valid NJ Drivers License

·         Pass a physical examination as per New Jersey State Firemen's Association guidelines

·         Complete a minimum of Firefighter I training within 1 year of membership

·         Respond to a certain minimum number of calls per year

Training requirements

Completion of Firefighter I program at the Morris County Firefighter Academy

• Firefighter I consists of a 150 hour course of instruction in basic firefighting techniques and a CPR course

• Offered in both day and night sessions

• Takes approximately 1 month to complete (days) and 3 months (nights)

• Paid for by the department. 

• New members may respond to calls, but may not engage in fire suppression activities until the course is completed.

Benefits:

Membership in the department affords several other incentives and benefits:

• Additional Training Courses

• Length of Service Awards Program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Life Insurance

• Burial Benefit

• Community Center Membership Discount

Additional Training Courses:

RFD makes available any training course given by the Morris County Fire Academy to active volunteers. These courses cover a broad range of topics including additional firefighting applications, HazMat and rescue courses and EMT certification and are paid for by the department.

LOSAP

LOSAP or Length of Service Award Program, was approved by Roxbury voters in 2001. This program provides a "retirement" benefit based on volunteer activity in the department and total length of service. Members become eligible for LOSAP benefits after the completion of 5 years of active service. 

Tuition Reimbursement

The State of New Jersey plan whereby active volunteers may be eligible for partial tuition reimbursement from approved colleges provided they meet certain requirements. This program is funded by the Township of Woodbridge.

Life Insurance

Life insurance is provided at no cost to members of the department.

Burial Benefit

A burial benefit is provided through membership in the NJ State Firemen's Association.

TO JOIN EITHER THE FIRE COMPANY OR THE FIRST AID SQUAD FILL OUT THE SHORT FORM BELOW OR SEND AN EMAIL TO RECRUIT@ROXBURY1FIREANDEMS.COM.

Questions - JEstwin@Roxbury1fireandems.com
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Revised: 05/26/07

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