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New Point Comfort Fire Company Membership Benefits
New Point Comfort Fire Company is seeking volunteers. Volunteering with the Company is rewarding in many ways:
- You will serve your community in a vital role, providing life and property saving services
- You will gain practical firefighting experience and knowledge
- You will make lifelong friends
- You may take advantage of several benefits made available to members
Requirements
· Between the ages of 18 and 45
· Resident of Keansburg prior to membership application
· Complete background check
· Valid NJ Drivers License
· Pass a physical examination as per New Jersey State Firemen's Association guidelines
· Complete a minimum of Firefighter I training within 1 year of membership
· Respond to a certain minimum number of calls per year
Training requirements
Completion of Firefighter I program at the Morris County Firefighter Academy
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Firefighter I consists of a 150 hour course of instruction in basic firefighting techniques and a CPR course
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Offered in both weekend and night sessions
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Takes approximately 3 months (nights & weekends)
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Paid for by the department.
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New members may respond to calls, but may not engage in fire suppression activities until the course is completed.
Benefits:
Membership in the Company affords several other incentives and benefits:
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Additional Training Courses
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Length of Service Awards Program
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Life Insurance (PENDING APPROVAL)
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Burial Benefit
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Free Fitness Center
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Tuition reimbursement
Additional Training Courses:
NPC makes available any training course given by the Monmouth County Fire Academy and in-house training by our certified instructors to active volunteers. These courses cover a broad range of topics including additional firefighting applications, HazMat and rescue courses, First Responder and EMT certification and are paid for by the department.
LOSAP
LOSAP or Length of Service Award Program, was approved in November of 2007 by the voters of the Borough of Keansburg. This program provides a "retirement" benefit based on volunteer activity in the department and total length of service. Members become eligible for LOSAP benefits after the completion of 5 years of active service.
Tuition Reimbursement
The State of New Jersey plan whereby active volunteers may be eligible for partial tuition reimbursement from approved colleges provided they meet certain requirements.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is provided at no cost to members of the department. (PENDING APPROVAL)
Burial Benefit
A burial benefit is provided through membership in the NJ State Firemen's Association.
TO JOIN EITHER THE FIRE COMPANY OR THE EMS,
SEND AN EMAIL TO NEWPOINTCOMFORT@HOTMAIL.COM
OR CLICK HERE
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