ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AMERICA'S BRAVEST?
Have you ever thought about what you could do to help others in your community? Have you ever heard a siren or seen a fire engine, and wondered what was happening? Have you ever witnessed or come upon a motor vehicle accident and wished you could help? Are you looking for new friendships, challenges, and rewards? The fire service is one of the most diverse and challenging vocations today. It is this diversity that attracts most men and women to join our ranks.
The lifeline of any fire department is its members. Who are these people? They are men and women from all walks of life and professions. They give something to their community that money can't - themselves, their time, their talent, and their care and concern for their community. Serving your community as a firefighter not only provides personal self-satisfaction, but is an educational experience.
The Hermitage Fire Department has openings for responsible individuals who would like to give something back to the community. Here is your opportunity to become a part of what has been termed "the noblest of all professions." We offer an extensive training program that teaches lifesaving skills and can be a foundation for career opportunities in the future. Individuals who have gone through our program have become career firefighters, paramedics, nurses, police officers, etc. Some of these individuals received scholarships for higher education based on their activities as a member of our organization.
The basic requirements to qualify are as follows:
Minimum age of 16 - those under 18 must have parental consent
High school students must maintain a 2.0 GPA with no failing classes
Have a Pennsylvania driver's license
Be able to pass a thorough criminal history background check
Have no disabilities
Be able to perform strenuous physical activities
If this is a program of interest to you, contact the Department's Recruitment Group at (724) 342-0669 for more information on other benefits, or stop by the station for a membership packet.
BENEFITS
Membership in the Hermitage Fire Department is an excellent way for you to give to your community and help your neighbors and friends.
Free training: all firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical training is provided at no cost to you
- Leadership: opportunities for advancement and responsibility on the operational side of the Department
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to successfully complete the application process, individuals are required to submit a completed application, participate in an interview with the Membership Committee, undergo a Pennsylvania Act 34 Criminal History Clearance, submit a physical examination form indicating that the individual is capable of performing the work associated with the duties to be performed, receive a favorable recommendation from the Membership Committee, and complete a probationary period of six to twenty-four months, as determined by the membership committee.