Fayetteville Fire & EMS

Fayetteville Fire & EMS (aka Fayetteville Fire Department) is a combination fire department providing fire and EMS services throughout Eastern Onondaga County. Consistently one of the busiest departments in Central New York we respond to thousands of fire and medical alarms each year. With over 60 volunteer members and 23 full-time and part-time career members, we operate 24/7/365. As you look through our website you will see how we protect our neighbors and provide multiple services for our residents. We are always seeking new members who will commit to volunteering their time for at least one 12-hour block each week, and we commit to training and educating them as firefighters, EMTs, and apparatus operators.

Why Our Department
For individuals 18 years of age and older who have an interest in exploring the exciting world of firefighting and emergency medical services, we provide the required training to ensure you feel competent and confident in all the ways you serve. Not only is all the training free to you but most of it is offered in-house by one of our many state-certified instructors. Regardless, we will be right alongside you the entire journey, offering all the support you need as you develop into a certified firefighter and contributing member.

Our Fayetteville Fire & EMS Youth Programs are for individuals 14 through 17 years of age who have an interest in learning about fire and emergency services, having fun, and serving their community. They are designed to instill a sense of character, confidence, and self-esteem in each member. The program also teaches fire/rescue skills, self-discipline, and respect. Fire Explorers participate in formal training supplemented by field trips and developmental assignments related to fire prevention, control, and emergency medical services. Parental permission is required for participation.

We offer flexible scheduling to make volunteering fit into your life:
Duty Crew assignments for volunteer firefighters and EMS providers – give us one day or night each week and we will provide all of the training and equipment needed to be a successful volunteer.

"Live-in" program for college students offers free living accommodations in return for volunteer service.

Our firefighters and EMS providers work under the supervision of a company officer and are expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected to perform their duties under adverse and physically demanding conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to a variety of hazardous conditions.

All firefighters are required to attend regularly scheduled training to maintain the high level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighters following state law, local protocols, and Department standard operating guidelines.

The performance of our volunteer firefighters and EMS providers is continuously evaluated by company officers for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any growth opportunities are addressed through coaching, mentoring, and remedial training.

Fayetteville Fire & EMS offers a lot of great reasons to serve but the expectations are both significant and achievable. Once you’re accepted as a probationary member, you are expected to:

1. Complete initial fire training, EMS training, or both
2. Continued professional development through in-house, county, state, and national training opportunities
3. Participate in a duty crew (the equivalent of (12) hours/week plus (1) Saturday rotation every six weeks or 550 duty crew hours per year)
4. Duty crew expectations include but are not limited to:

• • Apparatus & Equipment checks
  • Answering alarms and responding to emergency calls and requests for assistance
  • Training
  • House chores

What We Expect of Each Other
Although no previous experience or training is required, you need more than just a desire to help people. You need courage and dedication, assertiveness, and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. Our service calls on its members to perform hot, sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments.

Specifically, we are seeking women and men from all backgrounds and walks of life who are team players and who:

1. Demonstrate a sincere desire to selflessly serve others with compassion and respect
2. Deal with the public courteously and effectively
3. Respect each other’s roles and contributions to the organization
4. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
5. Understand and execute specific orders or instructions and follow rules and regulations
6. React quickly and calmly in a stressful and hazardous environment
7. Promote and adhere to all applicable safety guidelines – we work in potentially hazardous conditions where mistakes can lead to serious injury or loss of life.
8. Recall facts and conditions observed while under severe physical and emotional stress.