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Membership
New members to the fire company are always welcome. To obtain an
application, please see any firefighter or visit our main fire
station on Tuesday nights from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. These are our
drill nights.
Applicants shall be 18 years of age or over and not exceeding 45
years of age, of good moral character and a resident of the
designated fire district for a period of at least six (6) months. If
any person moves into the designated fire district who was an active
member in good standing from a previous fire company in the State of
New Jersey and with a letter of recommendation form the Chief and
president of said company shall be exempt from the six month
residency requirement.
Application must be made in writing and mailed or personally
delivered to the fire company accompanied by twenty dollars
($20.00). The application will then be forwarded by the Secretary to
the Committee of Qualifications and Credentials for follow up,
interview and, if applicant is found duly qualified, recommended for
membership. All applicants must submit to the Committee of
Qualifications and Credentials a signed report from a licensed
medical doctor attesting sound health, strong heart and without any
mental disqualifications. This report shall be submitted to the
Committee before any final report and/or recommendation to the
company. This review and recommendation/rejection is to be done
within 60 days of receipt of application. Please note that all
qualified applicants must be confirmed by the Township Council of
Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
All new members are place on probation for a period of one year from
date of admittance to the Company. The probationary member shall
meet with the officers at regular intervals to discuss their
progress with the Company.
PLEASE NOTE: The above description is a brief overview of the
process of membership. It shall in no way be considered the complete
legal description.