Aa a volunteer firefighter, we are looking for dedicated individuals who are looking serve our community by responding to emergency situations, including fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters, without financial compensation. All Level 1 firefighters undergo rigorous training to acquire skills in firefighting, rescue operations, and emergency medical services. Volunteer firefighters are committed to public safety, demonstrating bravery, teamwork, and a strong sense of civic duty. We often balance our volunteer responsibilities with other employment, showcasing exceptional time management and a profound dedication to protecting and serving their community. | Requirements: 1. **Age**: Must be at least 18 years old to become certified as a Level 1 firefighter. Any one under the age of 18 would be classified as an exterior or probationary firefighter. 2. **Background Check**: Pass a thorough background check, which may include a criminal history check and a driving record check. 3. **Physical Fitness**: Meet specific physical fitness standards, often demonstrated through a physical agility test. 4. **Medical Clearance**: Pass a medical examination to ensure the candidate is fit for duty. 5. **Training**: Complete required training programs, which include: - Firefighter I certification (based on National Fire Protection Association standards or equivalent) - Ongoing training and drills to maintain skills and knowledge 7. **Driver’s License**: Hold a valid driver’s license. 8. **Commitment**: Willingness to commit a certain number of hours per month to training, drills, and emergency responses. 9. **Residency**: We require active firefighter volunteers to live within our coverage area. If you live outside of our coverage area, there are other volunteering opportunities with our department or there may be another volunteer fire department that you would be better suited for. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers are needed to support the center's activities, including assisting with holistic care programs and helping organize events. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work directly with families and children with special needs, providing support and assistance as needed.

Currently looking for anyone interested in volunteering. | Requirements: Over age of 14. Training provided | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising, Department Support

Section 1 - All probationary members participating as Active Firefighters will be required to obtain IFSAC or National Pro-Board Certification for firefighters during their probationary period. Section 2 - All probationary members participating as Active Fire Police will be required to obtain a Fire Police I Certificate approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center during their probationary period. Section 3 - If for any reason there is not an appropriate training course within the year; the probationary member must complete the first available class approved by the Fire Chief, and remain on probationary status until successful completion of said class. Extension of probationary period may be granted by approval of the floor by a two-third (⅔) vote cast by written ballot. Section 4 – All members participating as Active Contributing members shall be limited to non-emergency activities. Contributing members are permitted to attend Department meetings, but will have no vote, and will not be able to hold any elected office in the Department. Section 5 – All Probationary and Active members will be issued Department equipment, when available, to perform the duty and service of their branch of membership. Section 6: Any Active member wishing to participate in another branch of membership must request the transfer in writing and approved by a two-thirds (⅔) written vote of the members present eligible to vote. The member will be placed on probationary status for a period no less than one year and will be required to obtain the appropriate certification during that period. Membership in more than one branch is not permitted. Section 7 - Any Active member moving from within the Department membership limits shall be dropped from membership unless active status is requested by said member in writing within sixty (60) days of moving, and granted by a two-thirds (⅔) written vote of the members present eligible to vote. Section 8 - All Active members shall be required to participate in Department activities on a regular basis throughout the calendar year. Each member shall be credited on a point system basis for each service they perform on behalf of the Department. Section 9 - The Executive Board shall recommend to the Department each year the basis on which points will be given to maintain Active status. The Department shall sanction each year the number of points needed to continue membership status in the Department for Active members. Section 10 - Any Active member who has failed to meet the minimum point requirements shall be notified in writing during January that they will be dropped from the Department Rolls at the February regular meeting. Section 11 - In addition to the above, all Active members shall be required to attend at least four (4) regular business meetings per year. No point shall be awarded for attending regular business meetings. Section 12 - Upon written notice to the Secretary, members may be exempted (excused) for a regular business meeting for acceptable excuses; such as illness, disablement, or night work. Any questions on acceptable excuses will be determined by a majority voice vote of the members present at the regular business meeting. Written excuses must be received within seven (7) days after the regular business meeting to be included in the written minutes. Section 13 - Active members that have not achieved Life membership status, shall be dropped from the Department Rolls for failure to meet the number of points needed to continue membership status or failure to attend at least four (4) regular business meetings per year; and cannot reapply for membership for six (6) months. Section 14 - A member must be present at an activity to receive point credit. Section 15 – One (1) point will be awarded to a member for attending and participating in a regularly scheduled department drill. A member shall receive one (1) point for every four (4) hours of instruction received, outside of regularly scheduled department drills upon presentation of a certificate. Section 16 – A member shall receive one (1) point for every two (2) hours spent participating at a Department approved fundraising event. Section 17 - No member shall leave the scene of an emergency or leave the Station before all apparatus has been properly housed, unless excused by the Officer in Charge. Section 18 - Except when attending public affairs, all visitors must be accompanied by a member, when on Department property. Each and every member is responsible for the actions of their guest and will be held liable for any damages due to negligence. | Requirements: 2. Job Description A. Fire Fighter 1. Performing firefighting tasks (e.g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, climbing ladders, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods. 2. Wearing an SCBA 3. Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and/or heated gases, despite the use of PPE including SCBA. 4. Climbing 6 or more flights of stairs while wearing fire protective ensemble weighing at least 50 lb or more and carrying equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lbs. 5. Wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated 6. Searching, finding, and rescue dragging or carrying victims ranging from newborns up to adults weighing over 200 lb. to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility 7. Advancing water filled hose lines up to 2 ½ in. from fire apparatus to occupancy (approx. 150 ft.); can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles 8. Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electric power lines and/or other hazards. 9. Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medications, or hydration 10. Operating fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens. 11. Critical, time sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments (including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces), further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions. 12. Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing PPE and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and sprinklers 13. Functioning as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members (RIT or FAST, two in/two out rule) 14. Drive and operate fire apparatus in a non emergency capacity in PPE (driver training program, fire prevention, etc.) B. Fire Police 1. Performing fire police tasks (e.g., extensive standing, lifting and carrying medium weight objects), public service operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles (PPE), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods. 2. Operating in proximity to electric power lines and/or other hazards. 3. Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medications, or hydration. 4. Operating fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens. 5. Critical, time sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions. 6. Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing PPE under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and moving vehicular traffic. 7. Drive and operate fire apparatus in a non-emergency capacity in PPE (driver training program, fire prevention, public service events, etc.) | Categories: Community Education, Department Support, Other, Fundraising, Junior Members, Firefighter

The Perkasie Fire Department is seeking Firefighters, Firefighter/EMT's and Junior Firefighters, Fire Police Officers and Contributing Members to join our team. Experience is welcomed but not necessary, and all applications meeting criteria for membership are welcomed! We are additionally seeking associate members who work in our coverage area to join our team as an associate member! | Requirements: Firefighter applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and be physically able to complete tasks required to fulfill the role of a firefighter on the fire ground including but not limited to: pulling hose lines, throwing and climbing ladder, wearing full turnout and SCBA, searching for and removing victims, as well as being able to work well within a team, able to communicate and follow orders. Individuals are required to obtain National Firefighter 1 certification from a nationally accredited program within their probationary period (1 year) and will not be permitted to enter a burning structure until such certification is submitted to the department. Associate members must be and remain a member in good standing with their home department, as supported with documentation from their home department. Junior firefighter applicants must be at least 16 years old and possess valid working papers. Act 168 of the 2006 amending Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes prohibits any individual convicted of Arson or related offenses from serving as a firefighter in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, therefore applicants may not have been convicted of Arson or any related offenses. Fire Police applicants must be able to preform all essential tasks for fire police officers, including but not limited to lifting medium weight objects and preforming traffic and crowd control operations on scene in extreme conditions, while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Contributing members generally assist the department with non-emergency operations such as fund raising and other community events. Associate members must be 16 or older. | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising

Volunteers are needed to support the mission of providing affordable and accessible theater opportunities for all ages and abilities in the Pennridge area. Responsibilities may include assisting with workshops, events, and general administrative tasks.

The Fire Service is in need of men and women in their community to volunteer their time performing various duties. Did you know that Perkasie Fire Department is 100% volunteer? That includes Firefighters that you see on the street, the staff that manages the business aspects, and the dedicated members who raise funds to keep the Fire Department running. We are currently accepting applications for trained and non-trained members. Firefighters will be trained in various aspects of firefighting and rescue skills through the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center, which affiliated with Bucks County Community College. We also need members who are willing to dedicate their time for fund-raising events. The Fire Department relies on fundraisers to help with our day to day expenses. Members who join for fundraising would become part of our valuable group of members who commit to making sure our fundraisers are successful so we can meet our monetary needs. | Requirements: Firefighters are required to obtain National Certification in Firefighter 1 within one (1) year during Probationary Membership period. Fire Police Officers are required to obtain Fire Police 1 certification within one (1) year during their Probationary Membership period. All training is provided free to the Probationary Member by the Fire Department. All other membership levels require no training only participation | Categories: Fundraising, Community Education, EMT, Firefighter, Department Support

Join EPAC as a Climbing Area Ambassador to be the 'boots on the ground' in local climbing areas. Ambassadors help drive EPAC forward by supporting climbing initiatives and community engagement.

Assist with sound and live streaming during church services. Responsibilities include operating sound equipment and managing live stream broadcasts to ensure smooth service delivery.

Help purchase and arrange fresh altar flowers for Sunday services. Volunteers will coordinate with church staff to ensure flowers are prepared and displayed beautifully.

Helps with fundraising and other administrative duties at the firehouse. | Requirements: Clean background check | Categories: Department Support

Volunteer firefighters needed that can respond to all dispatches of the fire department whenever you are available. Must be able to fight fires, assist with various types of rescues and all other emergency related dispatches. Unpaid position. | Requirements: No experience necessary but must be over 18 years of age. Will be required to pass an applicant interview with the department investigating committee. Must have a clean record and supply a current clean background check prior to the interview. | Categories: Firefighter

Scene management at fire and rescue calls | Requirements: Will train. | Categories: Other

Silverdale fire company is always looking for more volunteers to help it's community and also surrounding communities. Currently looking for and accepting applications for firefighter, fire police, EMT and also house members. Silverdale fire company also has a junior firefighter program starting at 14 years old. | Requirements: We will work with you and provide all training. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Community Education, Fundraising, Department Support, Other

Assist in organizing and managing exhibitions, events, workshops, and community gatherings to support the Arts & Cultural Council's mission. Volunteers will help with event setup, coordination, and participant engagement.

Our all volunteer company is looking for volunteers. Daytime help is especially needed. The Company responds to about 650 calls a year, including fire calls and various types of rescues. | Requirements: Pass a background check. Participate in a screening interview. Pass a medical exam. obtain certification for Firefighter 1 within one year of joining. | Categories: Firefighter

Doylestown has a very strong volunteer organization, please visit our website for additional information: www.doylestownfireco.org Thank you ! | Requirements: Please see the membership information on our website. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers will assist young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in engaging with their local communities. Responsibilities include supporting participants in skill-building activities, volunteer experiences, and real-world learning to foster independence and social connections.

Participate in a free, virtual leadership program designed for high school students to learn about nonprofits, build leadership skills, and make a difference in their community. Complete 10 volunteer hours with any participating local nonprofit and attend interactive sessions.

Assist in organizing and managing the HOPE Festival 25, helping to ensure a smooth and impactful event for attendees. Volunteers will support various activities and help distribute sweatshirts to those in need.