As part of a statewide effort to increase volunteer firefighters in New York, the 14th Annual RecruitNY campaign will kick off with a press conference April 20 at 11am at the Dix Hills Fire Department located at 115 E Deer Park Rd in Dix Hills.
The past several years have been challenging for volunteer fire departments throughout New York. Many are faced with decreased membership and increased call volume. This year’s RecruitNY Weekend (April 22-23), firehouses across New York State will open their doors to the public to attract new volunteers, showing residents what it takes to be a firefighter but also talking about the need.
Representatives from the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), local government officials, and local volunteer firefighters will hold a news conference to outline the events taking place during RecruitNY weekend and how residents can volunteer.