Get More With VFANYC
We take pride in recognizing and rewarding dedicated volunteers for their earned achievements. While serving in our association, you can acquire valuable life skills, memorable experiences, and unforgettable adventures that will prove beneficial regardless of your future endeavors. Each certification and level of advancement we offer officially marks your growth as a volunteer first responder.
Reasons to Volunteer with VFANYC
- Opportunities to earn a variety of certifications
- Professional, hands-on skill training
- Interactive career experiences
- Networking opportunities
- Positive social interactions
- Leadership Experience
VFANYC is made up of people in the community working and serving together and learning from one another. Our volunteers share common goals and fundamental ideals of protecting the community when emergency services are needed and move together with the same purpose and commitment.
As a member of the VFANYC, you will have limitless opportunities and exciting challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.
- Firefighting/Rescue
- Emergency Medical Services
- Junior Firefighter/Fire Explorer
- Non-Emergency Administration/Support
- Associate/Auxiliary
You can take training and earn valuable certifications in:
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
- Apparatus (Pump) Operator
- Marine Firefighting
- Engine Company Operations
- Vehicle Extrication
- Vehicle Fires
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Benefits For Volunteering
Volunteering helps develop self-confidence, ethics, and leadership skills and provides members the opportunity to achieve an appreciation for service to others in their community.
Becoming a volunteer will allow you to:
- Provide assistance to others.
- Build self-confidence.
- Reinforce ethical standards.
- Professional Development and Career Coaching
- Team Committed to Your Success in Serving
- Protective Gear
- Uniforms and Apparel