WFD to Host Open House Recruitment Drive

By Michael Contaxis

1st Asst. Chief WFD

  As part of the 10th Annual FASNY Firemen’s Association of the State of NY RecruitNY Recruitment Drive, the Warwick Fire Department (WFD) will host an Open House Recruitment Drive on Sat., Apr. 24 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the WFD headquarters, located at 25 Church St. Ext. in Warwick.  The Warwick Fire Department will join other Volunteer Fire Departments throughout NYS at their respective firehouses for a unified recruitment drive.  Not only will RecruitNY be an opportunity to highlight the rewards and responsibilities that come with being a volunteer firefighter, it will also raise public awareness about the need for volunteers.  

  Throughout the day, the WFD will conduct tours of the fire station and firefighter apparatus will discuss the requirements to be a volunteer, as well as conduct demonstrations, answer questions, and let visitors know how to get involved in their community fire department.  

Calls for Service 

  The WFD has responded to 102 calls for service to date. The WFD is comprised of four firefighting companies including the Warwick Fire Police. This past week all four WFD companies completed calls for service, vehicle apparatus truck checks and fleet maintenance. 

During the week, the WFD held their monthly Department Drill on the annual mandatory PESH (The Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau) training.  This training covers Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection, Blood Borne Pathogen, Right to Know, and Workplace Violence. This is an annual requirement for all members.  

  On Sat., Apr. 3, Warwick Engine 636 provided standby coverage at the New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1 in Rockland County, NY, along with Ramsey, NJ Volunteer Fire Department while New City firefighters attended the Line of Duty Death Funeral for Jared Lloyd of Columbian Fire Engine Company, Spring Valley NY. The WFD also attended the funeral services for firefights Jared Lloyd at the Rockland Boulders Stadium.

  On Easter Sunday, Apr. 4, the WFD responded to four calls for service.  

Join the Fire Department 

Those interested in joining the Warwick Fire Department, age 16 and older, call 986-3473; contact WFD via social media on Facebook or Instagram; email wfd634c@yahoo.com; or stop by any firehouses any evening to speak with a Fire Officer about joining. The best evenings are Mondays at 7 p.m. or the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.