Why Volunteer

“I volunteer for the gratification of serving my community. You’re not just joining to fight fires, you’re joining a tight-knit brotherhood.” 
– Ziad Bouzaiene-Ayari, Lieutenant

70% of firefighters in the United States are volunteers. The residents of Rocky Hill and the surrounding communities depend on the highly-skilled volunteers at our fire department to help them in their time of need. Join us and you will:

Protect and serve the community.

Build lifelong friendships with other volunteers.

Gain a sense of pride through representing the community.

Learn new skills that can be transitioned into a career as an emergency services professional.

Receive free equipment and advanced training at the local and state level.

“I joined after retiring, and it has given me the ability to stay active and learn new skills.” 
– Richard Batchelder, Firefighter