This Map Can Help You Find a Fire Department Close to You
- Use the map below to find a department in your community.
- Filter by state, county, and/or city to narrow your search.
- Click any department marker on the map to view details, including location, contact information, and department details.
We Need Volunteers
Over 60% of firefighters in the United States are volunteers. Join today to make a difference for yourself & your community.
What's Next
After you connect with your local fire department, the process begins. Here's what you can expect.
After submitting your paperwork, the next several weeks will be used to clear a background check, complete a basic physical evaluation, and interview with the fire department.
Once you're in, you'll begin training as a probationary member of the department with hands-on learning opportunities to build your confidence as you earn certifications.
After you complete the necessary training and certifications, you'll become a full volunteer firefighter, which can take anywhere from a few months to a year.
Turn YOUR instinct into impact
Becoming a volunteer firefighter is more than an opportunity to help others. it gives you a sense of purpose, a team you can rely on, and the chance to make a real impact. These pillars highlight what you’ll gain when you step up to serve your community.
Lead with Heart
Being a volunteer firefighter means showing up with empathy, courage and care when it matters most. You'll feel the kind of pride that comes from knowing that someone is safer because you answered the call.
Find Your Circle
The firehouse is a place where you belong, where you're counted on, and where friendships form fast, bringing people together from different backgrounds to fulfill the same mission.
Work Together
You can't fight a fire alone; you train together, respond together, and rely on each other. You'll learn to trust your team, communicate under pressure, and have each other's back.
Take Action
When something happens, you go. Volunteering as a firefighter gives you real skills, real responsibility, and the chance to turn our instinct into impact
Questions?
Contact our Workforce Solutions Team, ws@iafc.org