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Gloucester Twp… Make a New Year Resolution that will change your live and save lives in 2022 – become a volunteer with the Firefighters of Gloucester Township. Our volunteers are trained to keep citizens and property safe, to bring calm to the most chaotic situations. We love what we do.
The Firefighters of Gloucester Township are comprised of four local fire companies: Blenheim, Chews Landing, Erial and Glendora.
“There are huge benefits to being a volunteer firefighter,” says Blenheim Firefighter Anthony Siciliano. Volunteers are exposed to skills and experiences that open doors to a career as a first responder or medical professional. It fosters leadership skills, builds your resume and creates friendships that will last a lifetime. “Becoming a volunteer firefighter changed the direction of my life,” says Siciliano. “And it still does.”
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No experience is needed and the training and gear are provided at no cost.
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- Volunteer Firefighter – Among our greatest need is that for volunteer firefighters. Training and equipment are free. As a volunteer firefighter, you will learn how to respond to emergencies, help protect property and save lives. Volunteer firefighters must be at least 18 years old.
- Junior Firefighter – Junior firefighters must be at least 16 years old, and will be trained to assist firefighters at the scene of an emergency. Training and equipment are free. Becoming a junior firefighter is a great way to perform community service, and the experience makes an excellent mention on college applications.
“Volunteering to save fellow citizens’ lives is one step towards changing our community for the better,” says Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Chair of the Recruitment and Retention Committee. “The opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives while becoming part of a pillar of this community is unlike any other.”
Go to FirefightersofGloucesterTwp.org to begin a new tradition. Firefighting is our passion. Volunteering is our tradition. Make it yours.
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