Port Williams Volunteer Fire Department Membership

 What is expected of a Port Williams firefighter?

The Department holds its meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. On every other Monday, at 7 p.m. the members attend training sessions, where they learn and practice the skills they need when responding to alarms. Members are also expected to participate in the fund-raising activities of the Department (chicken barbecues, car washes, catering, dances, etc.) Members must attend 50% of the total of all meetings, practices, and alarms over the preceding twelve months in order to remain in good standing. The Rules of Governance established by the Port Williams Village Commission lay out what is expected of all Port Williams Volunteer Fire Department members.

How do I apply to become a member?

If you would like to serve your community by joining the Port Williams Volunteer Fire Department, simply pick up an application form at the Department, fill it out, and either mail it to the Department or bring it in personally on any Monday night. Alternatively, you could download the application form, fill it in, and submit it to the Department. The Department will also accept an alternate application form designed by the Kings County Firefighters Association.

What happens next?

The Executive will interview you, deliberate, and make its recommendation to the next Departmental meeting. If the Department votes to accept you as a Probationary Member, you will receive a pager and a set of personal protective equipment for firefighting.

Last updated on October 2, 2009.