Volunteer Voices

What I love most about being a volunteer firefighter is being able to do something meaningful in my community.
– Jay Preston, Firefighter
I feel good knowing that my education, training and experience are able to make a positive difference.
– Matthew Poissant, Firefighter
The benefits I receive from being a volunteer firefighter extend through my whole life. Not only do I get the excitement and satisfaction of firefighting, I gained a career as a paramedic and most importantly, it is where I met my wife.
– Robert Hopkins, Firefighter
South Media Fire Company is welcoming to anyone who wants to be involved.
– Mark Ernst, Firefighter
I volunteer as an opportunity to learn from the brave people who came before me to serve our community.
–Josiah Robinson-Leary, Junior Firefighter
I benefit from being a volunteer by showing people what a great thing is for the community.
– Kellie O’Loughlin, Administrative Volunteer
Do you want to challenge yourself and do something to help others? Volunteering as a firefighter is not only rewarding, but it boosts your confidence and lets you explore things you may never have envisioned you could do.
– Samantha Simonsen, Firefighter
I have learned so much more about my community and get the opportunity to give back.
– Peggy Grover, Firefighter
Volunteering is fun, and it gets me out of the house. It’s my home away from home.
– Mike Donovan, Firefighter
I volunteer because what I learn here can be used outside of the fire house.
– Hayden Santisi, Junior Firefighter