Volunteer Recruitment
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Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a unique experience that can be quite rewarding. Motivation, dedication, and professionalism are qualities that successful volunteers must possess. Volunteering requires commitment to the long hours, hazardous situations, and dirty work; this is a commitment that not only you but also your family must agree upon.
Being a volunteer firefighter is a lot more than just fighting fires. More time is spent raising funds and performing administrative tasks than are spent responding to calls for help. The Windber Fire Department is also very involved in many aspects of the community, including performing fire safety inspections, teaching fire safety, and assisting with community events.
No experience is necessary to become a member. All training is provided at no cost to members and at various times to accommodate most people's schedules. The level of activity that you will be able to perform at will depend on the amount of training that you have successfully completed. Remember, no matter what amount of training that you have, everyone is needed to help. Some of the duties that one could perform as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, upon completion of specific levels of training, include:
- Fighting fires.
- Rescue of victims trapped by fire, vehicle accident, or other hazards.
- Treatment of medical or trauma patients.
- Driving, operating and maintaining emergency vehicles.
- Providing various public services.
- Teaching fire prevention and safety classes.
- Performing fire safety inspections.
So, if you have some spare time and feel you can help serve your community and our department, please feel free to stop by and request an application. Even if you are not interested in fighting fires, there are many other activities that you can participate in. We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please email the department or call (814)467-7111.
Some of the Benefits
- Free emergency services training and education
- Opportunities for advancement and responsibility
- Camaraderies and friendships
- A great sense of community pride and service
- Full kitchen and television lounge
- Bunkroom and shower facilities
- Live-in program
- Use of fitness equipment
Categories of Membership
- Active Member - For those who are interested in participating in emergency response activities. Active members must be at least 18 years of age and are entitled to all privileges of the company.
- Social Member - For those who do not wish to participate in emergency response activities. The purpose of a social member is to bolster membership and manpower for all activities not fireground related. Social members must be at least 18 years of age and are entitled to all privileges of the company except being eligible to hold a fire line office.
- Life Member - Life members are those who have paid an application fee of $500. A person may also be elected to life membership to recognize contributions or services provided for the benefit of the company, in which case the application fee may be waived. Life members must be at least 18 years of age and are entitled to all privileges of the company.
- Contributing Member - Contributing members are subject to the payment of annual dues of $25 and are entitled to all privileges of the company except being eligible to hold an elected office, to vote in the company, or become an honorary member. Contributing members must be at least 18 years of age.
- Junior Member - Junior members are between the ages of fourteen (14) and seventeen (17) inclusive. Junior members must maintain good grades in school, comply with current Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws, and have the written consent of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s).
- *Honorary Member - An honorary member is an active or social member who has attained 10 credited years of service. Honorary membership may also be granted to an active member who has performed meritorious service or an outstanding act of heroism in the line of duty for the department. Honorary members are entitled to all privileges of the company.
How to Become a Member
The process of becoming a member is explained in the application packet. The first step is to stop by the fire station and ask for an application (applications can also be downloaded below). Inquires about membership can also be made via written mail or email or by asking a firefighter.
Download the application for membership here!
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