Join The Mechanicville Fire Department

The Mechanicville Fire Department is always seeking volunteers to join the ranks of one of America's oldest and most respected traditions.

To join the Mechanicville Fire Department, please download an application and submit it at one of Mechanicville's stations on Wednesdays from 7-9 PM.

In order to become an Active Firefighter an individual must complete NYS Firefighter I. This course is provided at no expense to the individual and is outlined below:

Firefighter I

As the initial entry program for firefighting personnel, Firefighter I introduces firefighting concepts, practices and techniques necessary for success within the fire service. Based on the Firefighter Level I objectives from NFPA Standard 1001, this course develops knowledge, skills and abilities based on performance criteria for the following topics: fire department organization, firefighter safety, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers, building searches, forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation, hose practices, fire streams, and loss control.

The course consists of performance criteria in: incident command, building construction, ropes/knots, rescue procedures, forcible entry applications, ventilation practices, fire extinguisher applications, suppression of structural fires, tactics, vehicle suppression, water supply, loss control, fire cause determination, fire department communications, fire suppression systems, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, confined space safety and fire prevention practices.

Upon completion of this course, the firefighter wsill participate in continuing education training provided by the Mechanicville Fire Department. An indivudal should be prepared to commit 2-4 Wednesday's per month to department training and other activities. The firefighter will respond to calls when available with a goal to attend 10% of emergency calls or approximately 20 calls per year.

The basic duties of the firefighter include fire extinguishment, search, rescue, motor vehicle extrication, water rescue, hazardous materials response, and other public services as deemed necessary.