On Sunday 4/24/16, the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association joined volunteer fire departments from all across New York State for a unified recruitment drive called RecruitNY. Not only did RecruitNY prove to be an opportunity to highlight the rewards and responsibilities that come with being a volunteer firefighter, it also raised public awareness about the need for volunteers. The goal of RecruitNY is that the collaborative effort among volunteer fire departments statewide will help increase the number of volunteer firefighters. On this day, we were able to discuss the requirements to be a volunteer, as well as answer questions, and let our visitors (prospective members) know how to get involved in the fire department. Our firefighters and ambulance corps members were on hand and assisted those interested in joining. With our 2016 Recruit NY membership drive complete, we again had a successful year! Not only did our current members come together and have fun, but we had one interested applicant fill out an application on site today at our Headquarters and get interviewed by our membership committee. We also had another perspective member pick up an application and complete it. Additionally we had another perspective member pick up an application to be dropped off at a later date. Any interested persons can join at any time. To join, you must be 16 years or older to join the fire department and 18 years or older for the Ambulance. "We Dare You To Cross The Fire Line"