Support your Community

Membership in the North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is the greatest way to not only support your community, but everyone near and far. We are open to men and women of at least 18 years of age. Residents of Hazlet Township and surrounding towns are permitted. Residents of surrounding towns are encouraged to participate for their respective municipality.

We have many options for those who wish to join. Those under the age of 18 may take part in the "Fire Explorer" program and  we have the "Ladies Auxiliary," who help in too many ways to list here. Please take a minute to read further and see how you can help those in "our" community.

TRAINING
All members receive a rigorous 11-week training program through the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell, NJ. This training is provided at no expense to the trainee. The training consists of several weeknights of classroom sessions and one weekend day for each of the eleven weeks. Prior to attendance, the trainee will receive advance training from NCVFC to prepare for the work at the Academy.

In addition, mandatory blood borne pathogen training and an SCBA mask fit test will be given to all new members prior to participation in firematic duties.

PHYSICAL
All new members must receive a physical prior to being accepted by the Hazlet Township Board of Fire Commissioners as fit to participate in firematic duties. This physical will be provided free of charge from the Board of Fire Commissioners doctor or will be reimbursed to the applicant upon acceptance from their personal physician. Acceptance as physically fit only applies to firematic duties and does not preclude an individual from joining the fire company in another capacity.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
All new members will serve a one-year probationary period upon acceptance into the Company. An induction meeting will take place with the NCVFC Executive Board upon receipt of an application. At this meeting all rules and regulations regarding new members will be discussed. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Chief governs probationary members during the one-year probationary period
Members must maintain the requirements of 60% of all available calls, 50% of all drills, and 50% of all general work details
Members must attend fire company meetings in accordance with the By-Laws of the Company
The remaining rules and regulations will be explained at the induction meeting. Membership is revocable by either party as outlined in the Company By-Laws. 

Ladies auxiliary

Anyone wishing to join the Ladies Auxiliary may contact any member of the Ladies Auxiliary or any Firemen, you can also send an email to

The Explorer Firefighter Program was instituted by the North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company as a training program for young men and women interested in serving their community and preparing to become active firefighters upon reaching the age of 18. 

What can you expect from this program? As a NCVFC fire explorer he/she will:

1.  Serve as a support role to active firefighters in the time of actual emergencies performing various tasks as seen safe by the senior fire officer on scene.
2.  Attend monthly training drills/meetings with fellow fire explorers geared towards such.
3.  Complete an initial training period (usually 3 months) to get acquainted with both the apparatus/tools and functions of the fire company.
4.  Complete a Level One Ride Along Program to be eligible to ride on the apparatus.
5. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and use of an self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) (to be used for defense purposes ONLY).

Requirements

1. Any resident of the township of Hazlet between the ages of 14 and 18 may submit an application for membership in the North Centerville Vol. Fire Company Explorer Firefighter Program.

2. The applicant must be in good academic standing at his/her school at the time of application as well as during the period of membership as an Explorer Firefighter. A minimum GPA of 2.0 ("C") must be initially had as well as maintained.

For More Information or to Become a Volunteer

Contact the Fire Chief at 732-264-9404, or e-mail us at  Volunteer@ncvfc.org or stop by in person to receive an application.