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Discover answers to common inquiries about the SAFD
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Discover answers to commonly asked questions about SAFD. Contact us for any additional inquiries.
What does the SAFD do?
The Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department (SAFD) is a volunteer group under the direct authority of the Somerville Fire Department. When an emergency arises in the city which the SAFD is trained to assist with, the volunteer group will respond with the fire department to the incident and help with the scene operations. This can range greatly depending in the type of emergency.
What are the requirements to join the SAFD?
Anyone can apply to join the SAFD as a volunteer. You must be willing to be present (when available) during incident responses and training. While it is advantageous to be physically able bodied, it is not a requirement, and you can still be extremely useful to the organization in a number of ways.
How does someone apply to join the SAFD?
To join the SAFD you can submit correspondence by clicking here. Send a message by filling out the form, for the ‘subject’ line write ‘Application.’ A member of the SAFD will respond to your request, and you will be directed on how to complete a full application. The application is several pages, and will require some references. The application process can take anywhere from 1-3 months due to city regulations, as the application will be viewed by the Mayor, Chief of Department, and the SAFD Captain. An alternative means of contact is to send an email to Captain Pitcher: RPitcher@somervillema.gov
