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.
