Sunday, January 15, 2012 The Hamlin Fire Department will have an open house at 7PM on Thursday, January 26 for any 14-18 year old living in the fire district interested in joining the Junior Firefighter Program. The program will teach members the skills and experience needed to become a successful firefighter.

 

To qualify for membership a candidate needs to live within the Hamlin Fire District, be in high school and have passing grades. Once accepted, the member is expected to attend a minimum of one drill per month. Junior members will receive high quality training in a safe environment, which focus on basic skills and equipment. They are also allowed to attend weekly fire department drills for the full members, parades and fundraising events.

 

When trained to an acceptable level to ensure safety, Junior Members will be given a uniform, fire pager and encouraged to answer a select type of fire calls. When old enough, Junior Members can transition into full membership and become certified, class one, interior firefighters for the Hamlin Fire Department.

 

The open house will provide candidates and their parents the opportunity to see the facilities and equipment that will be used, interact with past members and the advisor of the program as well as Hamlin Fire Department officers.

 

Anyone needing additional information or with any questions is encouraged to contact the advisor, John Deserto at mandurr@earthlink.net.