The Firemen's Association of the State of New York is signing up fire departments in St. Lawrence County to participate in their third annual RecruitNY statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment effort, Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28.

Fire departments across New York State will open their doors and fire truck bays to local residents to help increase volunteer membership.

Departments will conduct tours of their firehouses and fire apparatus, allow visitors to try on turnout gear, and provide visitor activities throughout the firehouse. Members will discuss the volunteer requirements and rewards that come with being a volunteer firefighter, as well as conduct demonstrations, answer questions, and let visitors know how to join their fire department.

Fire departments that would like to sign up for RecruitNY may log on to www.recruitny.org/signup and fill out the participation form. The program provides fire departments with access to recruitment resources, communication tools, posters, and banners.