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Join Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department Today!
Our volunteers are committed to serving our neighbors in their time of need. Could you imagine calling 911 and no one showing up? Pennsylvania is down to a third of the volunteers we had 50 years ago. There is a role for everyone!
Volunteer with our Department: Make a Difference
Requirements for Active or Operational Support Membership
- 18 years of age or older
- A resident of Mercer County, PA
- Possess a valid PA driver's license
- Be in good health
- Be of good moral character, capable of passing a criminal history investigation, and child abuse clearances
- Pass an interview preformed by the Investigatory Committee
Requirements for Cadet Membership
- 15 years of age or older
- Enrolled in a Mercer County school district or alternative education program.
- Able to obtain a work permit
- Be of good moral character
A ROLE FOR EVERYONE
Active Membership
Operational Support
Active Membership
These members receive training to prepare them for interior and/or exterior fire suppression operations. Not interested in fighting fire, we still need driver/operators for the apparatus.
Cadets
Operational Support
Active Membership
Cadets, though limited, can still begin training on exterior fire fighting skills. This prepares them to complete their interior training as soon as they are old enough and provides experience.
Operational Support
Operational Support
Technical Membership
These members assist with fire prevention activities, fundraising, and administrative/business activities.
Technical Membership
Help with fundraising
Technical Membership
These members volunteer/work at another agency that does not provide technical rescue capabilities. They can join in a limited capacity.
Help with fundraising
Help with fundraising
Help with fundraising
Fundraising is a critical part of our organization's efforts. We need volunteers to help plan and execute fundraising events.
Make a donation
Help with fundraising
Help with fundraising
Don't have time to volunteer? You can still support our organization by making a donation.
How to apply
Submit an Application in Person
- Applications can be picked up at our office, 2511 Highland Road, during office hours or Thursday nights between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Applications must be filled out completely, including the Pennsylvania State Police background check form and child abuse clearance form
- A $10 application fee must accompany your application except for cadets
Submit an Application Online
- Click the button below to access our online application
- You must appear in person at the office after submitting an online application to complete the Pennsylvania State Police background check form and child abuse clearances form. YOUR APPLICATION CAN NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THESE FORMS ARE COMPLETED!
- A $10 application fee must accompany your application
- CADETS CANNOT APPLY ONLINE
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at fdoffice@hermitage.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The membership meets on the second Monday of each month at which time new applications are read and as long as all requirements of the applicant are met, a vote takes place. Once voted in the new member will be considered probationary for a period of 1 year before they can move to active membership status.
A member will need to complete 202 hours of state certified instruction before they are considered an interior firefighter and can be primary on an attack line. Though a member can see fire conditions in training.
Operation of our apparatus and responding to emergencies sometimes is the most dangerous part of being a firefighter. A potential operator will have to have a clean driving history and have possessed their driver's license for at least 3 years an be at least 21 years old.
Though there is an annual membership fee of $5 dollars there are no other costs associated with membership. Remember that 202 hours of training we mentioned? All training is provided free of charge to the member. We also equip our members with quality gear, to the tune of about $6,000, at no cost to the member.
Many times the fire service, career and volunteer, is spoken of as a brotherhood. You will build bonds that last a lifetime with your fellow members. A sense of accomplishment after helping your neighbor at one of their worst moments, possibly even saving a life. If a career in firefighting is your goal, quality training at no cost to you. The benefits are countless.
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