Become a Member

If you have a drive to help others and your community, we always welcome inquiries from potential members to join our team.

Join as a

We offer positions that have day and night shifts available.

If you are at least 18 years old and not enrolled in high school, you can volunteer to be a Full Member. If you are at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school, you can volunteer for our Cadet Program.

Full Member

18+ years old

Cadet Member

16+ years old

Apply today. 

Full Member

The broad prerequisites for full membership are:

  • Age 18 years old or more, not enrolled in high school
  • Valid NJ State Drivers License
  • Red Cross (or Equivalent) Standard First Aid & CPR-BLS certificate
  • Commit to (1) 12-hour shift each week:  7a – 7p or 7p – 7a
  • Be able to work (2) weekend shifts per month: 7a to 7p or 7p – 7a Saturday or Sunday
  • Personal interview
  • Good moral character
  • Apparent adequate physical strength and stamina
  • Live or work in New Providence
  • Physical Well Being Certificate exam by a physician
  • Complete a background check including a fingerprint process with our police department

years old to apply

hour shifts 1x week

Cadet Member

The mission of our Cadet program is to offer our high-school students an opportunity to serve in their community. Not required, but our goal is to have Cadets become Full Members after high school graduation. The Prerequisites are similar to Full Members, with the following differences:
  • 16+ years old; enrolled in high school and be at least a rising junior
  • Have 2 letters of recommendation
  • minimum of 6-hour per week commitment
  • Are required to be at Headquarters while on duty
  • Driver’s license and background check not required
  • Parental permission required

years old to apply

hours/week minimum