WHFD Is Always Looking For New Members
 
By Chief Robert Peacock
October 10, 2021
 

Just a reminder...

The Watch Hill Fire Department is always looking for new members!

One of the many benefits of membership is completing training while enjoying beautiful sunsets.

To learn more, please call 401-348-8932 or simply stop by the fire station for a tour.


Our members are primarily volunteers and come from all different walks of life, age, and gender. We are looking for those who are willing to serve their community in a positive way. No prior experience is needed! We will train you!

Becoming a volunteer firefighter is an incredibly rewarding job. Volunteer firefighters respond to all types of emergency calls ranging from house fires, brush fires, car fires, alarms, car accidents, boat rescues, water rescues, ice rescues, and medical assists.

Volunteer firefighting also offers many incentives for its members including, competitive financial incentive program, complete firefighting gear, family events, community events. lifetime friendships, networking opportunities, free training, paid certifications, gym and fitness center, firefighter scholarship program, work study program, and volunteer service awards.

Are you a motivated person? Do you like challenging tasks? Are you hardworking and dedicated? Would you like to make a difference in the community by helping others in need? If you answered YES to these questions, then volunteering is for you! Remember, not everyone needs to fight the fires! There are many non-fire administrative and support roles that need to be filled to keep a volunteer fire department operating smoothly.

To learn more, please call 401-348-8932 or simply stop by the fire station for a tour.