Join the Dunstable Fire Department

Benefits to being a call firefighter with us?

Just some of the many reasons to become a call fire fighter:

• Protecting lives and property

• Working as part of a team

• Work with the community

• Workers compensation

• Paid department training

• Full pay to obtain your 1st responder/CPR/AED and Fire fighter 1/2 certification

• New gear upon completion of the Fire Fighter I / II program

• Membership to the NVFC and MCVFA

• Free training at the MA Fire Academy

What are the requirements for joining?

The minimum requirements for employment are:

• Age: 18 - 65

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.

• Have a valid driver's license.

• Must live within 3 miles from the border to the Town of Dunstable MA

• Have no criminal record.

I’d like to volunteer - what do I need to do?

Please complete this pre-application questionnaire. Click HERE

If you have further questions please contact us at DunstableFireDept@gmail.com.  

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Helpful Information:

What to expect: A guide for family members of Volunteer Firefighters (NVFC.org) (Click on PDF document)

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• The basics of the volunteer firefighter life

• The "New Normal" of a volunteer fire family

• Keeping your relationship strong

• Volunteers Come in All Shapes, Sizes, Ages and Genders

• Helping your volunteer stay physically and mentally fit

• Preparing for the worst: Talking about line of duty death or injury.

• Being a part of your new fire department family

• Helpful resources and links for the volunteer fire family.