Volunteer With Blackwood Fire Company

Step Into the Gear.
Answer the Call.

Whether you are ready to respond to emergencies or want to support the fire company behind the scenes, there is a place for you here.

Why Join?

Your time matters.
We invest in you.

You bring the time, dedication, and willingness to serve. We provide the training, equipment, and support you need to succeed.

Required training is provided, uniforms are supplied, and eligible members receive an annual savings-account contribution recognizing their continued commitment.

Along the way, you will build practical skills, develop strong working relationships, and make a direct impact in the community you serve.

Training Required Training Provided
Equipment Uniforms & Gear Supplied
Recognition Annual Savings Contribution
Community Serve Where You Live
Find Your Fit

There is more than one way to serve.

Membership opportunities vary by age, experience, and the type of involvement you are looking for.

Ages 18+

Senior Firefighter

Train, respond, and serve as an active operational member of the fire company.

  • Firefighter training and certification provided
  • Respond to emergency incidents
  • Train and serve alongside the company
Ages 18+

Associate / Auxiliary Member

Support the organization without serving in an emergency-response role.

  • Community events
  • Administrative support
  • Logistics and company activities
Ages 14–15

Fire Cadet

Learn the fundamentals of the fire service in a structured, age-appropriate environment.

  • Participate in drills and training
  • Learn basic fire-service skills
  • Build teamwork and confidence
Ages 16–17

Junior Firefighter

Take a more active role in training and non-entry scene support while preparing for future senior membership.

  • Participate in active training
  • Ride on calls in permitted non-entry roles
  • Assist with equipment and scene support
Getting Started

What happens after you reach out?

01 Complete the Interest Form

Tell the Recruitment Committee a little about yourself and the type of membership you are interested in.

02 Talk With the Recruitment Committee

A member of the team can answer questions, explain expectations, and walk you through the application process.

03 Get Introduced to the Company

You will have an opportunity to learn more about the organization, meet members, and understand what participation looks like.

Blackwood firefighters training with Squad 84
More Than Training

Join the crew.

The fire service is built on teamwork. Members train together, respond together, solve problems together, and support one another through demanding situations.

For many members, the relationships built in the firehouse become one of the most meaningful parts of the experience.

Tell Us You're Interested
Volunteer Service in Blackwood

Fire Company membership supports the District's combination fire service.

Volunteer members of the Blackwood Fire Company serve alongside the career personnel of Gloucester Township Fire District No. 4 as part of the community's combination fire-protection system.

Learn About the Blackwood Fire Partnership →
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Ready to Learn More?

Your first step is simple.

Complete the interest form and a member of the Recruitment Committee will help you understand what comes next.

Start Your Interest Form