Michelle “Mickey” Carroll began her volunteer career in 1984 with the Garden City Fire Company. Most of her friends were already involved with the fire company and encouraged her to join. While volunteering, Carroll worked in the nursing field and she relocated to Florida for … Read More
Garden City Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Hopkins
Chris Hopkins works in finance full-time. By volunteering with the Garden City Fire Company, he is also able to serve his community by responding to local emergencies and educating the public about fire safety and prevention. “The work that I do day-to-day is very different … Read More
Garden City Fire Company Recruitment Campaign Secures 13 New Volunteers in One Year
Garden City Fire Company is celebrating a milestone achievement one year after launching its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded recruitment campaign to address the shortage of volunteer firefighters– the addition of 13 new volunteers. “We are extremely pleased with the campaign’s success within the … Read More
Garden City Fire Company Launches New Recruitment Campaign: ‘Trained to Save, Inspired to Serve’
Members of Garden City Fire Company are trained and ready to respond when the fire alarm sounds. To highlight the department’s professionalism, stellar service and the opportunities that volunteering offers, it has launched a volunteer recruitment campaign through a new website, www.GardenCityFirefighter.org. With a tagline … Read More