The Oakland Fire Department is always looking for additional volunteer firefighters to protect the lives and property of our neighbors in Oakland.   Our department has been serving the residents of Oakland for over 100 years (1909).  The Oakland Fire Department is all volunteer. We operate from two firehouses, Company 1 at the Yawpo Ave firehouse and Company 2 at the Hiawatha Blvd firehouse.  Click here for the history of the Oakland Fire Department.

To become a member of the Oakland Fire Department you must be at least 16 years old, be a US Citizen, be in good physical condition, be a legal resident of Oakland for a minimum of six months and have not been convicted of a felony. Once accepted, you will need to complete an 18 week Basic Firefighters course, Firefighter I,  at the Bergen County Fire Academy in Mahwah. 

For more information and a membership application, come to the Yawpo Ave firehouse any Monday night  at  7:00 PM and ask to speak to one of the our Chiefs.