The Brewster Fire Department is hosting an Open House during Recruit NY Weekend.  People interested in becoming a firefighter or EMS volunteer were urged to attend the event Sunday starting at 9am.  Those in attendance will be able to tour the firehouse, see fire apparatus and ambulances, and firematic demonstrations among other activities.  The Brewster Fire Department was formed in 1870.  Last year, the Department responded to 2556 fire and ambulance calls making it the busiest Fire Department in Putnam County.  Outside of New York City an estimated 95% of all firefighters in New York are volunteers. Brewster officials say emergency volunteers save property tax payers an estimate $3 billion a year in paid services. Benefits for emergency volunteers include a state income tax credit, a real property tax exemption and a length of service award program.