The Verona Fire Department has reactivated its auxiliary department as a result of a large interest among the high school students. Since 2003, the department has seen many new faces, most of which has decided to move up to the regular department

Another issue in the regular department was the genuine interest in volunteering among students, both at home and away at college, who could not fulfill the requirements associated with the regular department. As a result, the auxiliary department also serves as a method of helping those members

Today, the auxiliary department is currently seeking those who are interested under the age of 18, as well as those who are unable to fulfill membership requirements while attending a full time educational institution.

Auxiliary members train and perform side-by-side with the regular membership, with no charge to the auxiliary member. They also take part in all community and department events and functions. Training and response to calls are NOT required of the member (although a reasonable amount of interest must be displayed). Auxiliary members do not directly fight fires however auxiliaries perform other vital functions on and off the fire ground.

The requirements for membership are as follows: Verona Residents ages 16-18 or full time students attending college.

• Fill out an online form here.
• You may contact us by E-Mail .
• Submit a letter to the Chief at
  
  Verona Fire Chief
  880 Bloomfield Avenue
  Verona, NJ 07044
  
  Please State that you meet the requirements and wish to volunteer. The Verona Auxiliary Fire Department will contact you and set up a meeting to discuss the requirements.

All new auxiliary members, if they wish, can receive training by the Verona Fire Department and can go to any state authorized Fire academy at no cost to the member.

If you are unsure if you want to join, but wish to speak to someone, please fill out this form or leave a message on the Fire Department's Office Line at (973)-857-1078. The Verona Fire Department will contact you.