Along with Firefighting the Department also provides Emergency Medical First responder assistance to the Northfield Volunteer Rescue squad.

The Northfield Fire Department along with assistance of the Linwood Fire Department and Somers Point Fire Department have created the Mainland F.A.S.T. Team. This is the first of a kind in this area. The three departments have joined forces and have trained together to create a regional Firefighter Assistance Search Team (F.A.S.T.) to assist each other in the rescue of firefighters who become lost or trapped in a fire emergency.

The Northfield City Volunteer Fire Company has a State of New Jersey, Division of Fire Safety Certified Firefighter Training Facility at the Fire Station located on Burton Avenue. This facility provides live fire, ventilation, Natural Gas Simulation and LPG Gas simulation fires. Also there is a car fire mock up and enough room for extrication training. This facility has been used by numerous Atlantic County and Cape May County Fire Departments. Also Law Enforcement from County and Local Law Enforcement Agencies have utilized this facility. Currently the South Jersey Gas Company uses this facility for there safety training program.

The Northfield City Volunteer Fire Company # 1 is seeking individuals who are committed to serving their community. Training and Equipment are provided to those who can meet the requirements. The Northfield City Volunteer Fire Company # 1 participates in the LOSAP (Length of Service Awards Program)