GRANVILLE – The Granville Fire Department is looking for volunteers to join their force.
Granville Fire Department. (WNG File Photo)
According to Granville Fire Chief Matt Ripley, there are currently only six EMT’S (Emergency Medical Technician) and, “We would be looking to increase our memberships there,” he said.
Ripley believes that it’s awfully important to have more people volunteer to be an EMT.
“We’re doing a good job and not missing any calls but it would definitely take the stress off of the members,” said Ripley.
Ripley said that new members would receive training in-house and would also take a semester-long EMT class at Westfield State University.
If anyone is interested in becoming a firefighter, the strong suggestion by Ripley would be to go to the fire academy.
The department will also consider people who don’t live in Granville as there is a separate policy for that instance.
The Granville Fire Department is a 100% volunteer-run department. Any interested individuals who are eligible to become members can show up at the Granville Fire Department, located on 709 Main Rd. in Granville, on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m.
“We’d be more than happy to talk to them and answer any questions they have,” said Ripley.
