Is there a fire in you?

Whether you want to become a full interior firefighter or work behind-the-scenes, there is a place for you here.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life. They are engineers, bankers, students, teachers, miners, IT professionals, utility workers, and everything in between.

Ways to Volunteer

  • Interior Firefighter

    Don your breathing apparatus and help extinguish fires from the inside.

  • Scene Support

    Perform tasks like exterior fire attack, setting up scene lighting, or vehicle extrication.

  • Emergency Medical Services

    Provide life-saving medical treatment while Bangs Ambulance is en route.

  • Apparatus Driver

    Get certified to drive our emergency vehicles including engines, tankers, ladders, and support vehicles.

  • Fire Police

    Assist with traffic control and safety at the emergency scene.

  • Junior Firefighter

    Members under the age of 18 can start their training and work on most scenes with limited duties under the supervision of a senior LFD member or officer.

  • Support Staff

    Help with our weekly truck checks, assist the chiefs with clerical work, and more.

  • Something Else?

    Want to volunteer but aren’t sure how? Contact us and we’ll find a role for you.

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Live at LFD

LFD members can optionally apply to be “bunkers” and live rent-free in fully-furnished rooms with access to a full kitchen, living room, gym, and laundry.

In exchange, these members agree to work a prearranged duty schedule and perform firehouse tasks like equipment upkeep.

This program is a popular choice for our members who are also students.

Bunking is available at Central Station and Station 5. Certain restrictions apply; contact us for more information.

 FAQs

  • This is largely up to you and depends on the role(s) you choose.

    Most line members (those that respond to emergency calls) respond to a couple calls per week. They also show up for our weekly truck checks and a couple of training sessions per month.

    There are bare minimum requirements for number of calls, trainings, etc., but most people will have no trouble meeting these requirements.

  • New members will need to attend a 3-4 hour Initial Training Program. Line members (those that respond to emergency calls) will take nights-and-weekends courses provided by the County. We also have a few training nights per month at the station and an annual OSHA seminar.

    Additional training courses are available based on your interests. You can see the various courses available from New York State here.

    All training is paid for by the Department.

  • No. All the equipment and safety gear you’ll need is provided by the Lansing Fire District.

  • It can take some practice, but absolutely. Most of our members have full-time jobs or are students. Many are parents. Some even work full-time jobs as paramedics or career firefighters while also volunteering with us!

  • Absolutely! Many of our volunteers are also students.

  • Feel free to stop by our Central Station during truck checks, which happen every Tuesday at 6:30 PM. You’ll get to meet some of our members and see our equipment.

Sign Up

To get started, download and fill out our membership application and email it to 3rd Assistant Chief Scott Walters at 1165.lfd@gmail.com.

Want to learn more before joining? Visit our Central Station during truck checks, which happen every Tuesday at 6:30 PM. You’ll get to meet some of our members and see our equipment.