Piermont Fire & Rescue is 100% volunteer. When someone in our community calls 911, it's a neighbor — a fellow volunteer — who responds. We need more people like you to help us answer that call. Whether you have medical experience or none at all, there's a place for you here.
The only thing you need to bring is the desire to help. We take care of the rest — certification, equipment, mentorship, and an experienced team by your side from day one.
You don't need a medical background, a certification, or any emergency experience. We recruit from all walks of life — teachers, tradespeople, retirees, recent graduates. If you want to help, you're qualified to apply.
We know you have a job, a family, a life. Volunteers choose the shifts and duty nights that work for them. There's no rigid schedule — even a few hours a month helps our community and keeps you certified and active.
New volunteers receive free EMT certification training — a credential recognized across New York and nationwide. Ongoing continuing education and advanced certifications are available as you grow within the unit.
Every new member is partnered with an experienced volunteer. You'll never be thrown into the deep end alone. Our team takes training seriously, and we look out for each other in the firehouse and on scene.
Here's what joining looks like — straightforward steps from your first conversation to your first call.
Fill out the form below. A member of our team reaches out within 48 hours for a no-pressure conversation.
Come see the station, meet the team, ask anything. No commitment required — just get a feel for who we are.
Start your free EMT certification course. We guide you through every module alongside active members.
Answer your first call. The feeling of helping your neighbor when they need it most is unlike anything else.
Volunteer service comes with meaningful recognition — from state-backed financial programs to the intangible rewards of belonging to something that matters.
Active volunteer firefighters and EMS members in New York State qualify for a property tax exemption of up to 10% on their primary residence — a direct financial benefit for your service.
State ProgramNew York's Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) provides a pension-like benefit to qualifying volunteer EMS members. Accumulate points for active service and earn real retirement income for your years of commitment.
Retirement BenefitYour EMT training is fully covered by the department. That's a nationally recognized credential with real career value, at zero cost to you.
CertificationVolunteers are covered by workers' compensation and line-of-duty protections under New York State law for any injuries sustained during active service.
ProtectionEMS training, triage, crisis response, and leadership under pressure — skills that transfer directly to healthcare, public safety, and beyond.
Professional DevelopmentMembership in a team built on trust, shared purpose, and genuine connection. Some of the best friendships people make are in the firehouse.
CommunityVolunteer EMS departments across the Hudson Valley are facing a critical shortage of active members. When call volume rises and rosters are thin, response times suffer — and in medical emergencies, minutes matter.
You don't have to be a hero. You just have to show up. The training, the team, and the structure are already in place. We just need more people willing to raise their hand for the community they live in.
"I had no medical background at all. Within a year I was running calls and felt more capable and connected to Piermont than I ever had."
— EMS Volunteer, Piermont Fire & Rescue
Thinking about volunteering but not sure where to start? Here are the answers to what most people ask us first.
No ObligationSubmitting your info just starts a conversation. You're not committing to anything.
No Experience NeededWe don't care what your resume looks like. We care that you want to help.
Free Training IncludedYour EMT certification is covered from day one — no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Fit Your ScheduleWe work around your life. A few hours a month makes a real difference.
Real BenefitsNY State tax exemption, LOSAP retirement credit, and line-of-duty protections.
A Piermont Fire & Rescue EMS volunteer will be in touch within 48 hours. Your community is grateful you reached out.