As 2019 winds down, many people find themselves making new year’s resolutions. New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department suggests making a difference by becoming a volunteer.  There are a number of ways to volunteer with New Fairfield Fire Department. Training and equipment are free. Volunteer opportunities include as a Firefighter, Fire Police  to direct traffic, and teen members in training.  If volunteering at an active emergency scene is not a good fit, there are other opportunities at New Fairfield Fire Department such as administrative volunteers to help keep the fire companies operational. Duties can include finance, logistics, fundraising, recruitment and retention, vehicle maintenance and information technology.  About 70 percent of America’s firefighters are volunteers, according to the National Fire Protection Association.