Join Us
Join Us
October 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The Sullivan County volunteer fire departments and rescue squads are making a push to recruit new members. We’re looking for new people to help respond to the community’s emergency needs, and we’re asking YOU to “Join Us”. This is an initiative of the Sullivan County Fireman’s Association, an agency made up of 10 volunteer fire departments and 4 rescue squads in and around Sullivan County. We appreciate you taking the time to see if becoming part of the volunteer emergency services is right for you. Volunteers... [Read the full story]
What's Required
What’s Required
October 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Before you join you need to make sure you meet our department’s applicant requirements (at the end of this story), then we recommend you visit with us. This way you can see what the fire department is like, meet some of our members, and ask any questions you may have. We can even arrange for you to pull duty with members (if scheduling allows). Next you’ll need to fill out an application. We prefer that you do this at least two weeks before a board meeting to allow references to be called, etc. Once your application... [Read the full story]
Q and A
Questions and Answers
October 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Have questions about joining a volunteer fire department or rescue squad? We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that may help you determine if this type of volunteerism is right for you. Volunteering for your local rescue squad or fire department takes a serious commitment on the part of the volunteer. However the rewards in personal satisfaction and pride that comes with working as a team to help your fellow neighbors, cannot be measured. We hope that you consider service in this capacity and that these... [Read the full story]
Your County Emergency Services in Action
Students Welcome
Students Welcome!
Looking for a unique community service experience, or interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter, EMT or nurse? Look no further than your nearest volunteer fire department or rescue squad. Starting as young as 16 years of age (at some organizations) you may qualify to be a member. High School Students If you’re in high school and emergency services interest you, you might consider joining a department’s junior program. Junior programs are organized in such a way so that there are well structured, supervised activities for students to participate in so they can... [Read more]
A Unique Community Service Experience
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Focus on Volunteers
Showing that volunteering is something that can easily run in the family, Jerry Crawford and Jarod Lindholm, grandfather and grandson, actually come from... [Read more]
When Adam was about 10 years old, the house he was living in caught on fire, and ever since then he has worked at the fire department in some way. Soon... [Read more]
A 6th and 7th grade social studies teacher for T.A. Dugger Junior High School, Chris is very involved with helping the people around him. He grew up in... [Read more]
Hailing from Leesburg, Virginia, Doug Wallace has been living in Blountville for 4 years. He is a volunteer at Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department... [Read more]