The property must also be located in a city, town or village that is served by the incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department, or ambulance service of which the applicant is an enrolled member.
Westchester County volunteer firefighters may not receive this exemption if they are members of a volunteer fire company serving an area that also encompasses an area served by a fire company having five or more professional firefighters. Likewise, volunteer ambulance workers in Westchester County may not receive this exemption, if they are members of a volunteer ambulance company serving an area that is also served by an ambulance company having five or more professional ambulance workers.
If you think you may qualify for this exemption, please contact the Assessor’s Office directly for more information.