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41 people are interested
Firefighter, volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Fame Fire Company of West Chester
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41 people are interested
Volunteer firefighter.
Responds to the fire station to staff fire rescue apparatus when the fire company is dispatched to emergency calls. Response directly to emergency scene is not permitted.
Participates in weekly training drills (approximately 3 hours per week) on Thursday nights.
Attends outside training academies as required to attain Firefighter I accreditation as a minimum. Additional certification levels are encouraged.
Members are strongly encouraged to have COVID-19 vaccination.
More opportunities with Fame Fire Company of West Chester
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fame Fire Company of West Chester
Location:
200 East Rosedale Ave., West Chester, PA 19382, US
Mission Statement
To provide first class emergency fire suppression and technical rescue services to the greater West Chester community.
Description
Fame Fire Company of West Chester is a 100 percent volunteer fire company that has continuously served the West Chester area since 1838.
Fame is recognized by the Commonwealth of PA Office of State Fire Commissioner as a participating fire department in the Fire Service Certification Program.
Serving six municipalities as part of the West Chester Fire Department, the fire company relies on the help of volunteers from all walks of life to get the job done. No experience is required. Training opportunities to national certification levels are available, with tuition paid for by the fire company. All personal protective equipment is provided by WCFD at no expense to the volunteers.
Fame Fire Company of West Chester operates six pieces of fire and rescue apparatus including:
> Ladder 53 - 110 foot heavy duty aerial (A 137' replacement on order for 2012 delivery)
> Rescue 53 - Heavy/technical rescue unit
> Engine 53 - Class A 2000 GPM pumper
> Boats 53-1 and 53-2 - Marine rescue
> Squad 53 - Light rescue unit
> Utility 53
> Collapse Trailer 53
> Trench Rescue Trailer 53
Come join a group of like-minded members and provide a valuable service to the community. Stop by to check out the crews in action on any Thursday evening at 18:30 hours.
With Willing Hearts, We Hasten to Assist ...
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
200 East Rosedale Ave.West Chester, PA 19382
DATE POSTED
March 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Search & Rescue
- First Aid / CPR
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 3-6 hours per week