Fire Department Recruitment
Interested in joining the Scotch Plains Fire Department? Below are the requirements for joining our team, and engaging in a rewarding and fulfilling career as a volunteer firefighter.
- High School Graduate or GED
- At least 18 years of age
- A US citizen
- Pass a local records check and pass a medical exam.
- Applicants must be a resident of Scotch Plains or a surrounding municipality (subject to dept. rules and regulations)

Graduates of the June 2015 class of Scotch Plains fire recruits with Chief Lestarchick (far left), Deputy Chief Paal (far right), Officers, and Township officials