Minimum Requirements

To be considered for membership with the Wooster Township Fire Department, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age
  2. Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license
  3. Meet the residency requirements as approved by the Chief

Join Our Team

Volunteerism is critical to the success of our department and the safety of our community. If you’re interested in becoming a firefighter or EMT with Wooster Township Fire:

📞 For more information, call us at 330-264-9786 or stop by our fire station at 1917 Millersburg Road, Wooster, OH.

🎓 Student Volunteer Program

The Wooster Township Fire Department Student Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for OSU/ATI or College of Wooster students—who are already affiliated with a fire or EMS department—to continue serving while attending classes at the Wooster Campus.

Program Highlights:

  • Become a member of a duty crew and serve weekly shifts

  • Respond to emergencies alongside department personnel

  • Participate in monthly training activities

Participation Requirements:

  • Prior affiliation with a Fire Department or EMS agency

  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA

  • Complete a general health exam (provided by the department)

  • Successfully pass the physical performance test

🌎 Outside Our District?

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter but don’t live in our response area, call 1-800-FIRE-LINE to find volunteer opportunities near you