11/24/2025
We would love to talk to anyone about joining our department. When I started on this department I swore that I would only be a driver, and as the years went by, 7 to be exact, I realized that I could and needed to do more. And my only regret was not starting sooner. We have times that are tough, and other times you can see just how much of an impact you make on someone’s life. This article is correct, you may not think you have what it takes, but what if you do, what if you can make a difference in your neighbors life, or save their life. Please consider, or even reach out to me and talk to me about it, you may find you have a passion for helping others. If you want to talk to me my name is Mitch Neemann and I’m the Chef and would love to chat about joining.
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All the fire departments in the country need help. We’ve heard all the excuses. I can’t commit to (fill in the blank), I’m not always available, I’m too young/old, I don’t know anything about it. They are just excuses. We are all volunteers. We can when we can and we can’t when we can’t.

This is an incredible job you get paid for in ways that aren’t money. If you’ve ever thought about it, contact the VFD in your area. The hardest part, is walking through that station door the first time.
We all live in the communities we serve. How can you make a difference?
Every fire department across the country needs help.
