Rockaway Point Volunteer Fire Department

Queens · Rockaway Point / Breezy Point Cooperative

Volunteer with your community

Department recruitment requirements:
Rockaway Point publishes a residency requirement for ZIP code 11697. If you work on cooperative property but do not live there, contact the department before applying; employment alone does not confirm eligibility. This form requests ZIP code 11697 for the residence or workplace you provide.

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 · Non-Emergency Admin / Support

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. Non-operational roles have different requirements.

Register interest: Rockaway Point Volunteer Fire Department

Before you apply

Eligibility: Rockaway Point publishes a residency requirement for ZIP code 11697. If you work on cooperative property but do not live there, contact the department before applying; employment alone does not confirm eligibility. This form requests ZIP code 11697 for the residence or workplace you provide.

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. EMT certification follows a separate New York State-approved pathway.

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.

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Enter the address where you actually live, including street, city, state and five-digit ZIP code. Apartment or unit is optional. Do not substitute a department address or workplace address.

Eligibility basis(Required)

Residence

Workplace

Are you asking the department to consider your residence or your workplace? Provide your residential address in either case. Rockaway Point publishes a residency requirement for ZIP code 11697. If you work on cooperative property but do not live there, contact the department before applying; employment alone does not confirm eligibility. This form requests ZIP code 11697 for the residence or workplace you provide.

Qualifying workplace address(Required)

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. Rockaway Point publishes a residency requirement for ZIP code 11697. If you work on cooperative property but do not live there, contact the department before applying; employment alone does not confirm eligibility. This form requests ZIP code 11697 for the residence or workplace you provide.

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Firefighter / Rescue

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Junior Firefighter

Non-Emergency Admin / Support

Questions or relevant experience

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Eligibility confirmation(Required)

I confirm that my residence or workplace is on Breezy Point Cooperative property in ZIP code 11697. I understand that Rockaway Point publishes a residency requirement and that the department must confirm my eligibility before membership can be approved.

Before you commit

Who should contact Rockaway Point about joining?

The department’s published joining information is for residents of ZIP code 11697. If you work on cooperative property but do not live there, contact the department before applying to confirm whether your situation can be considered. Employment alone should not be taken as confirmation of eligibility.

Can beginners apply, and what is the time commitment?

Beginners can express interest in firefighting and rescue, EMS, junior membership or administrative support. The department provides training and will explain the minimum age, duty schedule, course requirements and attendance expectations for your chosen role before you commit. Membership is subject to approval.

What training and equipment are provided?

Rockaway Point states that it covers training, expenses and equipment. Confirm which costs are covered for your role and whether any conditions apply before enrolling in a course or buying equipment.

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. 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.

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Established in 1914, Rockaway Point serves the private beachfront communities of Rockaway Point & Breezy Point in the NYC borough of Queens.

Memberships We Offer

Services We Offer

The Rockaway Point Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps serve the Rockaway Point and Breezy Point communities, providing fire and rescue protection as well as a BLS EMS service.

Why Our Department

Rockaway Point is a volunteer department serving the Rockaway Point and Breezy Point communities. Members contribute through firefighting, rescue, EMS, junior membership and administrative support.

Beginners are welcome to express interest. The department provides training and equipment and will explain the responsibilities of your chosen role. Service offers practical experience, teamwork and a direct way to help your neighbors.