The Georgetown Fire Department responds to a wide range of emergency incidents including motor vehic

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• The Georgetown Fire Department responds to a wide
  range of emergency incidents including motor
  vehicle collisions, medical emergencies and
  fires.
• Originally formed from two fire companies, the
  Erie 4 Fire Association and the Central Fire
  Company, the Georgetown Fire Dept has grown into
  a progressive modern combination department.
• We are passionate about being ready to help our
  neighbors in their time of need.

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• The GTFD is a combination department, which means
  that our station is composed of both on-duty and
  paid-on-call crews. We are unique in that our
  on-duty paid members are drawn from our on-call
  ranks. Emergency responsibilities and station
  duties are based on training, experience and
  rank, not pay.
• We are not volunteers in the true sense of the
  word, for we are paid per call, but at the same
  time we are not career firefighters.
• Our ranks are made up of nurses, bankers,
  teachers and other professionals from all walks
  of life.

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Do you have what it takes?
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• During week days from 6 am to 4 pm, the on-duty
  crew at the GTFD is paid.
• On week nights as well as weekends and holidays
  the crews are exclusively paid-on-call.
• There is no difference in certification standards
  between career and paid-on-call firefighters in
  the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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• Professionalism and pride in a job well done
  don't come from a pay check, but rather from the
  satisfaction of knowing that you make a
  difference.

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• The GTFD operates three Engines, a Ladder, a
  Rescue and other specialized firefighting
  vehicles out of two stations the Central Station
  on Central St and the Erie Station on North St.
• We respond to over 800 calls per year, with the
  demand for service growing each year.
• You will be assigned to a station in relation to
  where in town you live.

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Do you have what it takes?
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• If you are interested, visit the Central Station
  and talk to the firefighters.
• The best time to show up would be any Tuesday
  around 645pm.
• They are more than willing to talk to you about
  joining. If you come for a visit bring your
  family or friends with you.
• We are very family oriented department and
  encourage you to introduce us to your family.

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• Some additional information on the Fire
  Department 1. You are placed on a Probationary
  period for the first six months (for your safety)
  2. You are issued a complete set of bunker gear
  along with a radio. 3. MUST hold a valid Mass
  drivers license and pass a Mass CORI criminal
  background check.4. MUST live within the limits
  of Georgetown.5. MUST be 18 yrs old.6.
  Interviews are conducted once a month, as
  necessary with interest and completed
  applications.

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Do YOU have what it takes?
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• Speaking of family, the Georgetown Fire
  Department also has a Fire Explorer Post for
  enthusiastic, civic minded young men and women
  between ages 14 and 18. The Explorer Post is
  currently accepting applications as well.

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• Some additional information on the Explorer Post
• Must be between 14 and 18 years of age and have a
  2.0 GPA or higher.
• Must have your parents signed approval.
• You cannot have had any negative contact with any
  law enforcement agency or school officials.
• You must pass a successful background check.

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So, DO YOU have what it takes?
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We are very excited that you are thinking about
joining the GTFD family. So if you think that
you or your son or daughter has what it takes to
fill a pair of boots, we have your size in stock.
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www.GeorgetownFd.com

• For information about becoming a Georgetown
  Firefighter or a Fire Explorer contact Deputy
  Chief Rusty Ricker at
• 978-352-5757
• or
• Rricker_at_GeorgetownMa.gov