Goals and Objectives of Program:
The term "bunk-in" represents a unique community service opportunity with the North Syracuse Fire Department. The "bunk-in" is a person who serves the department and a community in a volunteer capacity as a "live-in" or "residential" firefighter and emergency medical responder. In return, the fire department provides living accommodations for bunk-ins. All bunk-ins must be students in the Fire Protection Technology curriculum at Onondaga Community College and live outside of Onondaga County, New York.
| Obligations:
1. Enter into a written contract with the North Syracuse Fire Department stipulating duties and responsibilities.
2. Maintain grounds, living area, and facilities at the station that the bunk-in is assigned to.
3. Fulfill duty schedule that consists of a 12 (twelve)-hour shift, every three days.
4. Bunk-ins will be expected to respond to all emergency alarms when in quarters, unless it is 60 minutes or less before class or employment.
5. Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA at Onondaga Community College.
6. Attend a specified amount (minimal) of fire and emergency training as required by New York State, or the North Syracuse Fire Department.
7. Attend weekly training sessions.
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Accommodations:
The North Syracuse Fire Department is in the northern section of Onondaga County. The department operates out of 2 stations. Both the main station (station 1) and the bunk-in station (station 2) are approximately 20 minutes from the OCC campus. Bunk-ins will be provided a bed and a locker. Station 2 facilities include a bunkroom, kitchen, lounge, showers, men's and women's restrooms, and a study area with a computer workstation. Parking is available for personal vehicles. Cable television and wireless internet access is also provided at the station.
| Miscellaneous:
Each bunk-in must provide linens and towels. Bedspreads will be provided. Meals are not provided but the station kitchen is well equipped and available for use. There is also an out door gas grill for the warmer months. Full personal protective gear is provided for all bunk-ins.
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