JOIN OUR DEPARTMENT

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP:

1. New members (both junior and senior), must serve a probationary period at a minimum of

six months, and must pass a firefighter proficiency examination approved by the chief in

order to be considered for membership to the Long Hill Fire Department.

2. Specific requirements for probationary membership:

a. Junior members must be a least 16 years of age and live within the Long Hill Fire

District.

b. Senior members must be at least 18 years of age.

c. United States Citizenship, or Legal Alien

d. Applicant must pass a departmental medical examination and history given by the Long

Hill Fire Department appointed physician

3. Applicant must authorize, in writing, the Long Hill Fire Department to conduct a

background investigation to include the following information: Employment Information,

Educational Information, Military History, Police and Criminal Records, DMV Driver’s

Record, Health Information and three (3) Character References.

4. Process leading to Probationary appointment will consist of:

a. Completed application be submitted as directed

b. Submission of investigation waivers for release of information

c. Interview by the Board of Directors

d. General Membership application acceptance

e. Medical examination by fire department physician

f. Submit to drug test

g. Agreement to return any and all equipment issued to the applicant upon termination of

membership or when requested by the Fire Company or Fire District

5. Qualifying for active membership: (eighteen years of age or older)

a. Active members must pass a “Firefighter Level 1” training course

b. Attend six (6) business meetings a year

c. Report to all alarms when possible

d. Attend at least 17 drills per year (Tuesday nights)

e. Show willingness to accept responsibility