Active Member Benefits

  • Property Tax Exemptions from Westchester County, Towns, Villages and School Districts
  • Village funded Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP); a retirement plans similar to a 401K plan
  • Village of BM Recreation Department offers Free Family Pool Pass, Tennis and Pickleball passes
  • Town of Mount Pleasant offers a Free Pool Pass for Town of Mount Pleasant members
  • Annual Physical and Flu Shots
  • BMFD Benevolent Association Sponsored Death Benefit
  • The Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefits Law provides for cash benefits and/or medical care to volunteer firefighters who are injured or become ill in the line of duty.
  • New York State Volunteer Firefighters may be eligible for cancer benefits through the Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program.
  • Fire Department Companies issue Baseball Caps, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Jackets, and other SWAG items periodically throughout the year
  • All Fire and EMS Training Classes are Free
  • Fire House Gym open to all members
  • Special Events/Dinners all members are invited to attend Holiday Party, Summer BBQ, Super Bowl, World Series, and many more
  • Board of Trustees approved extending health insurance eligibility under NYSHIP to Active Members however the cost of premiums must be covered by enrollee
  • Discounts for Gym membership for members and immediately family members
  • Discounts from many online retailers
  • College Scholarships eligibility for members and immediate family members
  • The greatest benefit is one of helping your fellow neighbor. Whether it be a medical issue, a fire or just a wellness check. By keeping the Fire Department an all-volunteer department, you benefit everyone by keeping our Village Taxes low.
Note:  Many of these firefighter benefits are for Active Firefighters