Fire Prevention Week at Berne Knox Westerlo School

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One of the duties of the local volunteer fire company is to educate the public about fire safety. Teaching school children what to do in the event of a fire or emergency can save lives. Volunteer firefighters demonstrate how firefighters are equipped to respond to emergency situations.

Each day is a new adventure like this one for the Albany County volunteer firefighter.

Learn. Drill. Do. — Join Us.

Apply to become an Albany County volunteer firefighter online at http://achvfire.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3p3/

The Berne Volunteer Fire Company Seeks New Members

Offers Excellent Training and Benefits to Volunteers
Interested Applicants Should Visit www.FireInYou.org

Berne, N.Y. – The Berne Volunteer Fire Company, one of 11 rural volunteer fire organizations throughout Albany County protecting the lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors, is searching for new volunteer firefighters to enhance operational capabilities. The department is offering superior training and generous income tax, health, and education benefits to volunteers.

The work performed by volunteers is valued by community members and those at each level of government. For this reason, numerous material benefits are available to volunteers from the federal, state, and local governments.
These include:

  • Training – Utilizing the latest equipment and techniques.
  • State Income Tax Benefits – $200 for individuals. $400 for couples who file jointly.
  • Free Health Checkups – Provided annually at no cost to volunteers.
  • Low-Cost Health Insurance – The same affordable plans available to municipal employees.
  • Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement – For volunteers meeting certain requirements.
  • Service Awards – Formal recognition tied to length of service.

About the Berne Volunteer Fire Department:

Established in 1928, the The Berne Volunteer Fire Company protects the lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors in the Berne and East Berne, N.Y. area. The department offers superior training and generous income tax, health, and education benefits to volunteers. Know what it means to save lives – become a volunteer firefighter today at www.FireInYou.org.