Volunteer Firefighter

The Carteret Fire Department is a dynamic organization that has been serving the residents of Carteret for over 100 years with pride and dedication. Our volunteer firefighters respond to a variety of emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to protect lives and property. We are currently looking for highly motivated and dedicated inviduals to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the community and become a part of an elite group of people who are proud to be volunteer firefighters.

Some of the benefits of volunteering with us include:

• All training and equipment provided at no cost to you
• The satisfaction of helping others in the community
• Opportunities for advancement within the department
• Web-based fire department training portal
• Length of Service Award Program (similar to a retirement program)
• Annual stipend (based on response and training attendance)
• Volunteer preference points on the NJ Civil Service Entry Level Firefighter Examination (Carteret residents only) Plus many other discounts and benefits that are made available to First Responders.