Volunteer Division

The Guilford Fire Department’s volunteer division is a long-standing and essential part of the town’s emergency response system, working alongside career personnel as part of a career/volunteer combination fire department that serves Guilford through five stations. The volunteer membership includes a large portion of the department’s personnel, supporting fire suppression, EMS, rescue operations, and incident response across the community’s diverse call load, which is heavily driven by medical emergencies as well as fire and rescue incidents. Volunteers train regularly, meet the same operational expectations as career staff in many assignments, and are integrated into the department’s unified command structure to ensure safe and effective responses. Their involvement reflects a strong tradition of community service and “neighbors helping neighbors,” helping the department maintain rapid response capabilities while fostering local engagement, leadership development, and continuity of service within the town.

  • Volunteer Deputy Chief Dan Fisher

  • Volunteer Deputy Chief Robert Auger

  • Volunteer Captain Oscar Ginz

  • Volunteer Captain Kyle Johnson

  • Volunteer Lieutenant Eric Davidson

  • Volunteer Lieutenant Mike Speringo

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  • Volunteer Lieutenant Bill Ostrander

Firefighters and individuals in a garage working around a blue vehicle lift. Some are wearing firefighter gear, and some are in casual clothing. The garage has an open door and various equipment visible.

Interested in becoming a volunteer member? Learn about current membership needs and the application process by using the form below. Prospective volunteers complete an application, participate in an interview process, and must meet basic requirements including physical condition, a background check, and demonstrating a commitment to training and community service. Once accepted, new members are guided through a structured onboarding process that includes initial firefighter training, department policies, and hands-on instruction with experienced personnel. Volunteers are expected to attend regular drills, complete ongoing training, and participate in emergency responses as their level of certification allows. Becoming a volunteer offers a meaningful opportunity to serve the Guilford community, gain valuable skills, and work as part of a highly dedicated team.

Volunteer Application