Union County Fire Department Seeks Volunteer Firefighters for 2025 Application Period

The Union County Fire Department (UCFD) is calling for dedicated individuals to join its ranks as volunteer firefighters. The department announced that the application period for new volunteers will open on May 1 and close on June 15. While applications are accepted year-round, UCFD will process submissions following the June 15 deadline, initiating a thorough review, interview, and selection process.

With a current roster of 63 volunteer firefighters, UCFD aims to expand to 100 volunteers to bolster its combination department of career and volunteer personnel. The department emphasizes the unique and rewarding nature of firefighting, highlighting the camaraderie, sense of belonging, and opportunity to serve the community. “Ask a firefighter about their job or volunteering, and most will say that it is the greatest service in the world,” the department stated, noting that firefighters develop unusual skills, encounter uncommon events, and play a critical role in resolving incidents.

UCFD seeks motivated candidates who are eager to learn new skills, embrace challenges, and are committed to helping others. The department describes ideal firefighters as problem-solvers, risk-takers, and individuals driven to assist strangers in need. “A fire does not know or care if you are career or volunteer,” UCFD stressed, underscoring that all firefighters, regardless of status, are essential to the department’s mission.

Interested applicants can obtain an application at UCFD’s Headquarters station at 507 Shoe Factory Road or download one from the Union County Government website. The department welcomes candidates to “join our family” and contribute to its motto: “Our Family Protecting Your Family.”

For more information, visit the Union County Government website or contact UCFD directly.