Do you have what it takes to meet the challenge?

 

Are you interested in
volunteering and curious to know what it’s all about? Well, you came to the
right place! The personnel at Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Company No 1 come from
all walks of life. They are residents of Kenhorst and the surrounding areas but
all have one common goal, to help the residents in time of need. Joining our
Fire Company Family offers a whole new realm of possibilities that will add
value to your life and the lives of those you serve within our community. No
experience is necessary; we will provide all the training and equipment you
will need. To become a firefighter you will need more than just a desire to
help people and give back to the community. You will need courage, dedication,
enthusiasm and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. In
turn you will be “making a difference” in the world.

 

The skills and training
available in the Fire Company can advance your career, brighten your resume and
build valuable and long lasting relationships. Still interested in taking part
but not sure about being a Firefighter, then don’t worry the Kenhorst Volunteer
Fire Company is always in need of people with special skills. Not everyone has
to run into a burning building to be helpful. In fact, the majority of the work
required in the fire service is ensuring that we are ready to respond when the
call comes in.

Use your skills and talents
to help us behind the scenes. If you have a talent, we could use your help. You’d
be surprised in how these skills could easily apply to the daily operation of
the Fire Company. Some of the skills we are always in need of include:

• Book Keeping

• Clerical Activities

• Personal Computer Skills
(Data entry, Maintenance or Web site
design/management)

• Maintenance on both
vehicles and/or the facility

This personal donation of
your skills is a great way to give something back to the community without
dedicating an extraordinary amount of time.

 

General Membership Benefits

The Kenhorst
Volunteer Fire Company provides an incredible atmosphere with
state-of-the-art apparatus and equipment along with the following benefits.

• Free Training: Local, State, and National-Level
Firefighter, Rescue, and EMS training is
provided at no cost to you.

• Equipment: All required safety equipment and gear
is provided and paid for by the Fire Company

• Life Insurance Benefits:
Federal, State and Local Benefits

• Full Workers Compensation:
Workmen’s Compensation Insurance

• Community Service: A great
sense of serving “your own” community

• Friendship: Joining the Fire Company enters you
into a brotherhood of lifelong friendship that dates back to the beginnings of
our country.

AREAS OF SERVICE

• ACTIVE FIREFIGHTER: Must
be 18 years of age or older and in good health. Firefighters are the ones to
answer the call for help. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Firefighting suppression

2. Performing Search and Rescues

3. Carrying Hose

4. Climbing Ladders

5. Operating Equipment

6. Drive and Operate Vehicles

7. Fire Ground support

Or any combination of these
activities that you feel comfortable performing

We will provide weekly
training within the station as well as send you to local Fire Academies

 

• JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER: Are
between the ages of 16 and 18. Junior members are Firefighters in training
however; they must have a valid work permit and must maintain “C’s” or better
in ALL school subjects. Learning is the primary responsibility of Junior
Firefighters. Junior members provide support during emergencies such as
accountability and bringing equipment where it is needed. Supervision is
provided at all times by Company Officer. Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Company obey
all Child Labor Laws which limit the type of tasks a junior can perform,
however with training and age, the number of jobs a junior can do increases.

 

• CADET FIREFIGHTER: Cadets
shall be those members between the ages of 14 to 16 years old. Cadets
Firefighters must have a valid work permit and must maintain “C’s” or better in
ALL school subjects. As with “Junior Firefighters”, cadet Firefighters are
Firefighters in training. Learning is the primary responsibility of the cadet.
Also as with Junior Firefighters, Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Company obey all
Child Labor Laws which limit the type of tasks a cadet can perform, however
with training and age, the number of jobs a cadet can do increases. Supervision
is provided at all times by Company Officer.

 

• FIRE POLICE: Must be 21
years old, with your own transportation is helpful. Fire Police provide safety
and security to the fire crews. Fire Police direct traffic around the emergency
scene, assist motorists and provide crowed control. Fire Police are sometimes
called to assist local police with traffic control for various reasons. The
person applying for this position must have “Good public relation skills”

 

 

For any further information
stop by and visit Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Company @ 305 S. Kenhorst Blvd, Kenhorst, PA 19607. We are always in the station on Tuesday
evenings which is our Training Night, starting at 7:00 PM. You may also call 610-775-1914
or send an e-mail to kfcsta69@dejazzd.com
marked to the attention of the Fire
Chief.