How do you have such a short response time with a volunteer department?

One reason is our dorm program- we now run two dorms (homes that are reconfigured to allow more rooms). We currently have seven firefighters in the dorms and have the capacity for at least twelve total. For medical responses (approximately 80% of our calls) we have a take home vehicle program and an on-duty medic. The medic on duty takes the vehicle home and responds directly to the call rather than having to respond to the station to get a vehicle.

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1. I'm interested in becoming a volunteer with the Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department, how do I join?
2. What is the required age to be a volunteer in the fire department?
3. How can I participate in the WVFD's dorm program and live in the dorm?
4. Is the Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department an all volunteer department?
5. How do you have such a short response time with a volunteer department?
6. Where can I get a fire extinguisher refilled?
7. How do I dispose of an old smoke detector?
8. What is a Knox Box and am I required to have one?
9. When is the annual Firemen's Picnic?