Become a Firefighter
On behalf of the officers and members of the Atkinson Fire Department we would like to thank you for your interest in our organization. As an active member, you will receive valuable firefighting education along with the rewarding experience of serving your community.
We are always in need of more help, especially from residents interested in supporting a dedicated and hard working service for the town and its residents. Inexperienced but willing hands are needed and are necessary for our success. Training as a firefighter starts from learning basic skills and continues through to learning the most advanced skills to fight fires today.
Some of the State Certification Skills for Firefighting will include:
- Structure fires
- Brush / grass fires
- Motor vehicle fires
- Motor Vehicle Accident & Extrication
- Mutual Aid Responses
- Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Systems
- Equipment & tool use
- Assistance to the Public
We hope the above descriptions will help you better understand the department and its role in supporting the town and its residents. All members are ‘paid on call’ for emergency work and training. Members also ‘volunteer’ their time with the firefighters association.
Qualification Requirements:
- Be a resident of Atkinson or live within 3 miles of the Atkinson Town Line
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Have a satisfactory driving record and a current state of NH drivers license
- Have a valid telephone number
- Be a high school graduate or have equivalent GED
Other Requirements:
- Interview with the Board of Engineers
- Pre-employment Physical, Hepatitis shot series, and flu shot series (paid by dept.)
- Must Successfully complete NH Certified Firefighter Level One within one (1) year
- Attend monthly training sessions
- Cover at least 1 duty ‘on call’ shift from 10:00PM – 6:00AM (on a rotating 8 – 10 day schedule)
- Respond to other emergencies when available
AFD Benefits:
- Workers Compensation & Liability Insurance provided
- Uniforms & Safety equipment provided
- Continuing education course fees paid as approved by the Board of Engineers
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