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Thu. Sep 23rd 2010 TBA Upper Gwynedd Township Carnival |
Fri. Sep 24th 2010 TBA Upper Gwynedd Township Carnival |
Sat. Sep 25th 2010 TBA Upper Gwynedd Township Carnival |
Every Tue. 7:00pm Drill @ Firehouse |
Every 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Monthly Business Meeting |
Every 2nd Sat. 10:00am Hoagie sale |
Every Thu. 7:00pm Probie Drill |
Last Thu. of the month 7:00pm By-Law Committee Meeting |
Every 1st Mon. 7:00pm Membership Committee Meeting |
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UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT PO Box 340 West Point, PA 19486 Non-Emergency: 215-699-5454 Emergency: 911 Fax: 215-661-1570 Contact Us |
Volunteering Print this page Why a Volunteer Fire Service?
Although the Township has over the years assumed a large portion of the costs of the fire service, the work is still done by volunteers. It has been estimated that to replace the volunteer service with a paid service of the same quality and professionalism would cost more than ten times as much as it does now, plus there would be a cost of millions of dollars needed for start up.
While it may surprise many members of the community to learn that their fire protection is provided by 50volunteers who receive no compensation at all, this is the norm, not the exception. Approximately 97% of the fire companies in the Commonwealth are volunteer. This is an excellent system which saves taxpayers untold millions of dollars, while providing fire protection unequaled in the world.
It is critical to continue to attract volunteers. To date, the Company has kept up its strength despite increasing pressure on volunteers from their jobs (often outside the Township) and their families. An additional difficulty is the fact that many of them, with young families, cannot afford to live in the community where they grew up and which they serve so selflessly.
The Company will always need new volunteers and, in this the members of community can help. It is important to find and attract from the immediate community, new volunteers, young and old, who are willing to share in this important work. Just a few of the benefits of being a member:
- Life insurance policy
- Free Internet access at the station
- Free gym membership
- A sense of pride!
- All training provided free of charge
- All Personal Protective Equipment issued
What we do?
Fire Fighter- Fight fires, attend training sessions, Attend monthly meetings, help with fundraising activities, be a role model, help in the community.
Quick Response Services (QRS)- Assist on medical calls with local ambulance squad's, Attend training sessions, Attend monthly meetings, help with fundraising activities, be a role model, help in the community.
Junior fire fighter- Train to be a firefighter, respond to fire calls, attend monthly meetings, help with fundraising activities, ambassadors to younger community members.
Special Fire Police- Assists with traffic control around fire/emergency scenes or police scenes to allow us to operate in a safe environment. Assists with directing traffic at community activities. Attend training sessions, Attend monthly meetings, help with community activities, help with fundraising activities.
Active Member- These are the people that help get things done at the station. They make hoagies. They take pictures of activities the department does. They are business and/or financial minded people interested in administrative duties. They organize and run fundraisers. They help with repairs around the station. Finally, they support this community doing the behind the scenes operations.
Requirements to join:
All members must either be employed or reside within the limits of Upper Gwynedd Township or adjacent townships or boroughs in Montgomery County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
New applications are reviewed by the Membership Committee and presented to the company at the regular monthly meetings where they are voted on. If accepted then the new member enters into a probationary period for 6-8 months. After the probationary period, a majority vote is needed to bring the applicant into full membership.
Fire Fighter - 18 yrs or older as determined by PA State Child Labor Laws
Fire Police - 18 yrs or older as determined by PA State Child Labor Laws
Quick Response Services (QRS) - 18 yrs or older as determined by PA State Child Labor Laws
Junior Member- 14 to 17 yrs old or as determined by PA State Child Labor Laws. Parent or Guardian signature also needed. Junior members must remember that as much as they want to be members (and we need their help), at this point in their life, this is an extracurricular activity, and as such, must also maintain a minimum grade average in school. This is checked quarterly by the Chief when report cards are issued.
Active Member - 18 yrs or older as determined by PA State Child Labor Laws
INTERESTED IN JOINING??? APPLICATIONS MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE FILES LINK ON THE LEFTHAND SIDE OF THE PAGE.
STOP BY THE STATION ANY TUESDAY EVENING BETWEEN 6:30-9PM.
YOU MAY ALSO CALL THE STATION AT 215-699-5454 ANYTIME,
OR CLICK HERE AND SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITH MORE INFORMATION.
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