Family Friendly Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Drive Planned

WANTAGH, NY — With volunteer fire departments struggling to keep memberships, a unique recruitment drive will take place next month.

Multiple departments will participate in a Sept. 9 dual, family-friendly event at the Wantagh LIRR parking lot.

Children are encouraged to "Touch a Truck," by exploring and climbing onto the fire vehicles. Fire departments, Emergency Services Volunteer Organizations, and Nassau County’s Fire Marshal’s office will feature emergency and rescue vehicles.

Youngsters will get a behind-the-scenes look at becoming a volunteer.

Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to learn how to train as a firefighter or emergency medical technician. Officers and firefighters will explain the process and answer questions. Volunteers will be on hand to discuss the requirements.

Fire departments from Bellmore, North Bellmore, East Meadow, Levittown, Massapequa, North Massapequa, Merrick, North Merrick, Seaford and Wantagh will be at the event.

Admission is free, as is cotton candy for everyone. It runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.