About Next2Respond

Revitalizing Community-Based Emergency Volunteerism

Our Mission

Next2Respond is on a mission to strengthen volunteer fire departments across the country by connecting them with passionate community members ready to serve.

We provide fire departments with modern tools to recruit, onboard, and retain volunteers, while making it easier than ever for community members to find and apply to volunteer opportunities near them.

For Fire Departments

Custom Application Forms

Create multiple application forms tailored to different volunteer programs with custom questions and requirements.

Public Profile Pages

Showcase your department with customizable public profiles featuring photos, mission statements, and statistics.

Applicant Management

Track applicants through the entire process from application to onboarding with automated workflows.

Campaign Builder

Create recruitment campaigns with ready-to-use templates for social media, email, and print materials.

Analytics & Insights

Track recruitment performance, source effectiveness, and retention metrics in real-time.

Secure & Compliant

Built with security and privacy in mind. All applicant data is encrypted and stored securely.

For Volunteers

Find Opportunities

Search for volunteer fire departments near you and discover opportunities to serve your community.

Easy Applications

Apply to multiple departments with streamlined forms. Track your applications and check status updates.

Stay Connected

Save favorite departments, receive updates, and manage all your volunteer applications in one place.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're a fire department looking to recruit or a volunteer ready to serve, we're here to help.