Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Department

Queens · Point Breeze / 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 · Junior Firefighter · Non-Emergency Admin / Support · Associate / Auxiliary

Train to become a firefighter

Build lifesaving skills through New York State Firefighter I training, following the department training plan for your chosen firefighting role.

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. Non-operational roles have different requirements.

Register interest: Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Department

Before you apply

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

Training: Most firefighter training takes place at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy (NCFSA). Members can also access DHSES courses, subject to prerequisites, department authorization and available places.

Your commitment: Operational members must complete the qualifications for their duties and take part in ongoing training. Confirm duty hours, drill attendance and course dates with the department before committing.

Read the full training and membership answers

This form is not monitored for emergencies. Call 911 for an emergency.

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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Enter the street, city, state and ZIP code of the workplace on which your inquiry is based. Unit or suite is optional. The department must confirm that this workplace qualifies. Applicants must live or work on property within the Breezy Point Cooperative and provide ZIP code 11697.

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Firefighter / Rescue

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Associate / Auxiliary

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I confirm that I live or work on property within the Breezy Point Cooperative and that the address I provided uses ZIP code 11697.

Before you commit

What roles can I express interest in?

This page lists firefighting/rescue, junior firefighter, administrative/support and associate/auxiliary opportunities. It does not list an EMS opening. The department will confirm which roles are currently accepting applicants.

What training and time commitment should I expect?

Operational firefighters must complete the training and qualifications required for their duties and participate in ongoing training. Discuss the Firefighter I training pathway, course schedule, duty expectations and attendance requirements with Point Breeze before committing. Junior and non-operational roles have different requirements.

What should I confirm before applying?

Confirm your residence or workplace connection to the cooperative, the minimum age for your role, any junior-program consent requirements, and which training or equipment costs are covered. A qualifying ZIP code alone does not establish membership eligibility.

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. Point Breeze will explain the firefighter training pathway for your duties; an EMS opening is not listed on this page. Junior members follow age-appropriate training requirements. Non-operational roles have different requirements; ask about your chosen role.

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.

Explore NCFSA training · View available DHSES courses

Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Department serves the Breezy Point Cooperative’s beachfront community in Queens. Its volunteer tradition dates to 1910.

Members contribute to local fire and rescue response, with junior and non-emergency opportunities also listed for people interested in supporting the department.

Memberships We Offer

Services We Offer

Point Breeze provides volunteer fire and rescue response for its community. Firefighters train for the duties they are assigned and work as a team during emergencies.

Contact the department about current operational assignments and training. An EMS opening is not listed on this page.

Why Our Department

Volunteer with the people who share your beachfront community. Point Breeze offers a way to contribute through firefighting, junior membership or non-emergency support, depending on your eligibility and the department’s current needs.

Members balance service with work and family. Operational roles require training and ongoing participation; confirm the schedule and expectations before committing. Volunteer service can build useful skills and experience, but it is not a promise of a paid public-service career.