New Members

New members always welcome! Being that the Rockaway Borough Fire Department is an all volunteer department, we are constantly seeking new members.

REQUIREMENTS

If you are at least 18 years old and willing to serve your fellow citizens as a firefighter/emergency medical provider, the Rockaway Borough Volunteer Fire Department is looking for you. Whether you are a student, new to the area (at least 6 months) or a life-long Rockaway Borough resident, if you've got the time to dedicate to your community we'd love to have you.

After acceptance, new members are required to complete training provided by the Rockaway Borough Fire Dept and the Morris County Fire/Police Academy to include: Firefighter I and CPR/First Responder courses.

WHAT YOU GET!

Besides being a member of one of the most well known and respected volunteer fire departments in the Morris County, there are numerous benefits to being a volunteer at the Rockaway Borough FD. Among them are:

Free training in firefighting, emergency medicine and related course.

Uniforms provided.

Length Of Service Award Program (LOSAP) - Volunteer Retirement Program through State of New Jersey.

Sense of dedication to community and working as part of a team

Many other benefits....just ask any of our members!

HOW TO GET STARTED

So now you've decided you want to be a volunteer firefighter or already are and want to join the RBFD. What do you do? You are more than welcome to stop by our firehouse at 1 East Main St Sunday mornings between 9am and 12pm and ask to speak to an officer or member, call 973-627-0157, or e-mail the chief at RBFD410@yahoo.com