Become A Member
The Budd Lake Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for new members and becoming one is easy. One way is to stop in and fill out a membership target form. Our membership committee will meet with you to answer questions and provide you with a full application.
If you have any questions at all, write to the membership committee at membership@buddlakefire.org or call at 973-691-8770. The best time to call is Tuesdays between 6:30pm and 9:30pm.
Typically our membership process takes just over one month. However during your application period you are invited to attend our training and work drills, and meet with our members to see first hand how our organization operates.
Our membership is not limited to adults! We do have a junior firefighter program that enables teens age 16 and 17 to join. There are a few things that Juniors cannot perform until they turn 18. The training and learning can start sooner. Plus, there are many things a Junior Firefighter can do to help out the community including going on fire calls.
Schooling can now begin at age 16 at the Morris County Fire Academy. You can be fully trained (Aside from a couple of classes) before your 18th birthday. When your 18th birthday arrives, you will be a fully trained firefighter in less time than it would take you if you joined at age 18.
Please contact the Chief if you are interested.