Edgewater Park Volunteer Hose Company No. 1

Bronx · Edgewater Park

Volunteer with your community

Department recruitment requirements:
Applicants must reside in or be an employee of the Edgewater Park community. Provide ZIP code 10465 for your qualifying residence or workplace.

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: Edgewater Park Volunteer Hose Company No. 1

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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

How much time and training are required?

Members make time for scheduled duties and emergency responses. Edgewater provides required training at no charge. Discuss the duty schedule, drill attendance, course dates and completion requirements with the department before committing.

Can beginners apply, and what is the minimum age?

Beginners can apply without previous firefighting or emergency medical experience. Applicants must be at least 16; anyone under 18 needs written consent from a parent or guardian. Applicants must meet the medical and other membership requirements for their role. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.

Do I have to pay for training or equipment?

Edgewater provides required training at no charge and lists uniforms and personal protective equipment as benefits. Confirm what is issued for your role and whether any dues, medical examination costs or other applicant expenses apply before buying anything.

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 1922, Edgewater Park Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 serves the Edgewater Park community in the Bronx. Members provide fire protection and basic life support first response to their neighbors.

Memberships We Offer

Services We Offer

Because Edgewater Park has narrow roadways, the department uses specialized fire apparatus designed to navigate the community. Members train in cooperation with other departments in the Volunteer Firemen’s Association of the City of New York.

Why Our Department

“If not you, then who? Who will your loved one see walking through that door when they are waiting for help? Let it be YOU.”

Edgewater Park VFD is the ONLY volunteer fire department in the Bronx. The calls we respond to are for our neighbors, friends, and family members.

Protect your community, build camaraderie and leadership skills, and develop practical lifesaving skills. Firefighter I training and New York State EMT certification are different pathways; the department will explain the training required for your chosen operational role.

Benefits Include:

On Call

Edgewater Park Volunteer Fire Department

Apparatus spotlight

Engine 4 — 2024 Firematic Original B.R.A.T.

Delivered in March 2025, Engine 4 is a Firematic Original B.R.A.T. (Brush Rapid Attack Truck) built on a 2024 Chevrolet 5500XD LCF crew-cab chassis and powered by a 5.2-liter, 215-horsepower diesel engine. It carries 350 gallons of water and features a Darley HM350 PTO pump, a 100-foot 1-inch hose reel, and a TFT Tornado deck gun.