Veterans Find New Home in Volunteer Fire Service
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fire service has many parallels to the military. Both require a service to others, often in dangerous situations. Both demand and inspire a sense of duty. Both require physical and mental strength, which takes continuous conditioning. And both foster a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork among their ranks.
Key Points:
- For volunteer fire departments looking to boost their ranks, military veterans are high-value targets.
- In fact, organizations like Soldier Firefighter and the National Volunteer Fire Council's Make Me A Firefighter campaign actively work to draw veterans into the fire service.
- "Belonging to the fire service has filled the void in my heart left by leaving the military," he says.
- Veterans looking to continue their service by helping their community as a volunteer firefighter can contact their local volunteer fire department or go to www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org to find local opportunities.