Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department

Queens · Roxbury / Breezy Point Cooperative

Volunteer with your community

Department recruitment requirements:
Applicants must live or work on property within the Breezy Point Cooperative and provide ZIP code 11697.

Meeting these recruitment requirements does not guarantee membership. Final eligibility is subject to applicable law, department bylaws, and department approval.

Roles you can express interest in:
Firefighter / Rescue · EMS (Emergency Medical Services) · Junior Firefighter

Train to become a firefighter or EMT

Build lifesaving skills through New York State Firefighter I training or work toward New York State EMT certification, depending on your chosen role and the department training plan.

A benefit and a commitment: Operational members must successfully complete and maintain the training and qualifications required for their assigned duties. Junior members follow age-appropriate training requirements.

Register interest: Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department

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This is an initial expression of interest, not a membership offer or guarantee. Your details are forwarded for recruitment follow-up. Response times vary. Read our Privacy Policy.

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Before you commit

What roles can I express interest in?

This page lists firefighting/rescue, EMS and junior firefighter opportunities. Roxbury will confirm which roles are accepting applicants and the qualifications needed for each.

What training and time commitment should I expect?

Fire and EMS members must complete the training and qualifications required for their assigned duties and take part in ongoing training. Discuss course dates, duty hours, attendance expectations and how existing qualifications are recognized before committing. Junior members follow a separate, age-appropriate training plan.

What should I confirm before applying?

Confirm your residence or workplace connection to the cooperative, the minimum age for your role, parental consent for junior membership, and any training, equipment or medical examination costs. Submitting an interest form does not establish eligibility or guarantee membership.

Is training required for my role?

Yes. Operational members must complete the training, assessments and qualifications required for their assigned duties and participate in ongoing training. Firefighter I training and EMT certification are different pathways; the department will confirm which applies to your role. Junior members follow age-appropriate training requirements.

Where will I train?

Most firefighter training for VFANYC members takes place at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy (NCFSA). Members of all eight departments can also access training offered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), subject to course prerequisites, department authorization and available places. Your chief or training officer coordinates the training appropriate to your role. NCFSA registration is handled by a chief or authorized training officer; EMT training follows a separate approved pathway.

What happens after I submit interest?

Start by sending the interest form. Your details are forwarded for recruitment follow-up with your selected department. Submitting interest is not membership approval. Response times vary; use the department contact details on this page if you need to follow up.

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Established in 1910, Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department has a long history of community fire and ambulance service. Its firehouse is at 42 State Road in Roxbury, Queens.

Today, this page accepts interest in firefighting/rescue, EMS and junior membership. Contact the department about current openings, entry requirements and training.

Memberships We Offer

Services We Offer

Roxbury provides volunteer fire and ambulance service for its waterfront community in the Breezy Point area. Fire and EMS members train for their assigned responsibilities; junior members follow age-appropriate requirements.

Why Our Department

Serve the community where your neighbors live, work and spend time. Roxbury’s volunteers contribute their time alongside work and family responsibilities.

Ask about current fire, EMS and junior opportunities, the training required for your preferred role, and the department’s duty and attendance expectations before committing.