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Volunteer Firefighter, Fire Police, Fundraising, Public Education, and Administration
Phoenixville Fire Department
177 Church Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-933-9717
Description
Is the fire in you, to serve your community? Join Our Team!
Our Volunteers, teamed-up with our Career Personnel combine to form a dedicated force to support and serve the fire protection needs of Phoenixville and surrounding communities. We are always looking for additional help from our community to expand this team; be a Firefighter, Fire Police Officer or help with Administration & Fundraising. We are looking for volunteers in all of the following areas.
*Responders*
The term “firefighter” generally covers all of the responders in our department, however some of our responders have specific roles such as Engineer/Operator – those who drive and operate the fire trucks, Emergency Medical Technician – those who render medical aid to injured persons, Fire Officers – those who supervise and direct our responders, Fire Police Officers – those who help direct and detour traffic around emergency scenes and also assist with crowd control, and of course the Firefighters who extinguish fires and mitigate other emergencies. The Fire Academies offer courses for all of these roles. The Department also holds in-house training drills several times each month.
*Administration & Fundraising*
There is a lot of work behind the scenes to keep the organization functioning. Starting with a Board of Directors which meets monthly to decide the business activities of the organization. The Board is comprised of firefighters and community members alike. Several Committees comprised of Board members and non-board members meet periodically to research topics and provide recommendations to the Board. Some members help solely with fundraising activities such as our Holiday craft show.
*Junior Firefighters*
Are you a Teenager or Parent of a Teenager looking for:
- An activity that will provide discipline and life experiences?
- Something that may provide a boost to a resume?
- Something that may be a springboard to a career?
- Additional social interaction?
Our Junior Firefighter program allows teenagers age 16 & 17 to become a volunteer firefighter in a learning role. Junior Firefighters can do many of the things Firefighters do, with some limitations for additional safety and well-being as outlined by PA Child Labor Laws. Junior Firefighters may begin attending fire academy classes to become certified as a Firefighter or EMT. They may also respond on emergency calls, participate in in-house training, attend meetings, serve on committees, and help keep the firehouse and fire trucks ready for action.
Most of our current firefighters began as Junior Firefighters, some over 40 years ago. In fact, all but one of our current Fire Officers began as Junior Firefighters in Phoenixville or surrounding areas. Several decided on life-long careers that directly related to their experience while a teenager, such as Career Firefighters, EMTs, Fire Marshals, and even a Flight Nurse on an Air-Medical Helicopter.
Whether leaving bed at 3AM to respond to activation of a fire alarm at a local business, attending weekly training drills, repairing a broken piece of equipment, or planning our next fundraiser, volunteers are working every day to operate the organization. If you have questions or would like to offer your time and talent to your Phoenixville Fire Department, please stop by the fire station at 177 Church Street, message us on Facebook, or call our Administrative Phone Number (610) 933-9717.
www.Facebook.com/PFD65 and www.PhoenixvilleFire.com
Our Volunteers, teamed-up with our Career Personnel combine to form a dedicated force to support and serve the fire protection needs of Phoenixville and surrounding communities. We are always looking for additional help from our community to expand this team; be a Firefighter, Fire Police Officer or help with Administration & Fundraising. We are looking for volunteers in all of the following areas.
*Responders*
The term “firefighter” generally covers all of the responders in our department, however some of our responders have specific roles such as Engineer/Operator – those who drive and operate the fire trucks, Emergency Medical Technician – those who render medical aid to injured persons, Fire Officers – those who supervise and direct our responders, Fire Police Officers – those who help direct and detour traffic around emergency scenes and also assist with crowd control, and of course the Firefighters who extinguish fires and mitigate other emergencies. The Fire Academies offer courses for all of these roles. The Department also holds in-house training drills several times each month.
*Administration & Fundraising*
There is a lot of work behind the scenes to keep the organization functioning. Starting with a Board of Directors which meets monthly to decide the business activities of the organization. The Board is comprised of firefighters and community members alike. Several Committees comprised of Board members and non-board members meet periodically to research topics and provide recommendations to the Board. Some members help solely with fundraising activities such as our Holiday craft show.
*Junior Firefighters*
Are you a Teenager or Parent of a Teenager looking for:
- An activity that will provide discipline and life experiences?
- Something that may provide a boost to a resume?
- Something that may be a springboard to a career?
- Additional social interaction?
Our Junior Firefighter program allows teenagers age 16 & 17 to become a volunteer firefighter in a learning role. Junior Firefighters can do many of the things Firefighters do, with some limitations for additional safety and well-being as outlined by PA Child Labor Laws. Junior Firefighters may begin attending fire academy classes to become certified as a Firefighter or EMT. They may also respond on emergency calls, participate in in-house training, attend meetings, serve on committees, and help keep the firehouse and fire trucks ready for action.
Most of our current firefighters began as Junior Firefighters, some over 40 years ago. In fact, all but one of our current Fire Officers began as Junior Firefighters in Phoenixville or surrounding areas. Several decided on life-long careers that directly related to their experience while a teenager, such as Career Firefighters, EMTs, Fire Marshals, and even a Flight Nurse on an Air-Medical Helicopter.
Whether leaving bed at 3AM to respond to activation of a fire alarm at a local business, attending weekly training drills, repairing a broken piece of equipment, or planning our next fundraiser, volunteers are working every day to operate the organization. If you have questions or would like to offer your time and talent to your Phoenixville Fire Department, please stop by the fire station at 177 Church Street, message us on Facebook, or call our Administrative Phone Number (610) 933-9717.
www.Facebook.com/PFD65 and www.PhoenixvilleFire.com
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support
Requirements
Applying: Must be age 16 or older and pass a criminal history and child abuse clearance. Prospective members will be interviewed by our Membership & Nominations committee before being referred to our Board of Directors for a vote.
Training: Responders will be required to complete entry-level basic courses within one year. The initial Fire Academy Certification Course for a new firefighter recruit (Firefighter I) is a 188-hour course. These courses are generally held on nights and weekends and sometimes divided into four segments which can be completed two each in the Spring and Fall. Firefighter recruits must also regularly attend training drills which are generally held on Wednesday nights three to four times each month.
Training: Responders will be required to complete entry-level basic courses within one year. The initial Fire Academy Certification Course for a new firefighter recruit (Firefighter I) is a 188-hour course. These courses are generally held on nights and weekends and sometimes divided into four segments which can be completed two each in the Spring and Fall. Firefighter recruits must also regularly attend training drills which are generally held on Wednesday nights three to four times each month.
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