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The Rockleigh Fire Department is reaching out for Rockleigh residents and individuals who work in Rockleigh Borough.

Prior experience firefighting experience not necessary. Prospective members must be at least 18 years old and willing to attend a one-time training course for Firefighter I certification. Most of the 130-hour FF I course is given at local fire houses but, by necessity, some outdoor activities are scheduled at the Bergen County Fire Academy in Mahwah.

There are opportunities for advanced training, such as FF 2, FF 3, Emergency Driving, Incident Command.

There is a monthly 2-hour drill for each brigade. Under agreements with the Borough, employers allow Day Brigade members to leave work for all drills and alarms while continuing to be paid for their time:

Day Brigade Drill: Usually 11:00 am - 1:00 PM on the 1st Tuesday of each month

Resident Brigade Drill & Meeting: Usually 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM

Approximately six alarms of fire occur per year. Because the Bergen County Police Officer on duty is the "First Responder" for all automatic alarms, false alarms seldom occur.

Benefits
* Generous year-end allowances based on percentage of participation *
(alarms, drills, and training)

* Liability Coverage *

* Exemption from Jury Duty *

To provide effective First-Responder protection for the people who work or raise their families in Rockleigh Borough, our goal is to maintain 14 to 18 active members. Interested individuals who work or live in Rockleigh Borough are invited to call the Day Brigade Assistant Chief, the Resident Brigade Assistant Chief, the Chief of the Department, or the Rockleigh Fire Association Secretary.

The R.V.F.D. had the first woman firefighter in New Jersey and continues to have active women members.

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