Join Our Team

Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co. is made up of men and women who provide fire protection and emergency medical service to the town of Wheatfield on an all-volunteer basis. We are always looking for new members to serve as firefighters, EMTs, apparatus drivers, and other help. If you would like to serve the community we live in and this seems interesting to you, please read on for additional details and application information.

***NOTE – The Information you provide below will be used by Shawnee VFC and the Niagara County Sheriffs office for the purposes of conducting a background check of all new applicants. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1 – COMPLETE & SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BELOW

STEP 2 – INTERVIEW

  • Once your application is received, you will be called to meet with the Membership Committee. At this meeting you will be asked to complete a Criminal/Arson Background check form, which is required by New York State law for all applicants.

STEP 3 – VOTING

  • After meeting with the Membership Committee, and favorable reference and arson background check results are received, your application will be brought up before the general membership at the next monthly meeting. New members are accepted by a majority vote of the members at the meeting.
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Name
Date Of Birth
Address
Are You Currently Of Have You Previously Been Part Of Another Fire Company
What Classification(s) Of Membership Are You Applying For At Shawnee
What Is Your Blood Type
Are You Able To Respond To Emergency Calls Between 8AM & 5PM?
In-House Training Drills Are Held On Thursday Nights, Are You Able To Attend At Minimum Of 12 Of These Drills Annually?
Monthly Meetings Are Held On The First Thursday Of Each Month In Lieu Of Drill, Are You Able To Attend At Minimum 1 Monthly Meeting Per Quarter?
In Order To Maintain "Good Standing" Each Member Is Required To Complete 40 Work Hours Per Year. Are You Able To Fulfill This Requirement?