Looking For Dedicated Volunteer!
The Fire & Emergency service is one of the most diverse and challenging professions you can be involved in. The diversity in this line of work is what inspires most men and women to volunteer in the fire service. Yes, I said WOMEN, too. The Hamburg Fire Company is proud that over 10% of our active members are women.
Members must train and be prepared to cope with situations ranging from structure fires to vehicle accidents to hazardous materials incidents and medical emergencies. Members can also learn skills necessary to perform technical rescues at rope/high-angle rescues, trench cave-ins, and water rescue/dive incidents.
Throughout the past several years the advancements made in this fire company have made it one of the most progressive departments in northern Berks County. It is because of our “progressive philosophy” that we have gained the respect of other members of the fire service throughout both the county and the state. Being a member of this fine organization will give you a sense of pride and distinction.
As a volunteer organization, we are always looking for new members. If you are at least 18 years of age and are interested in an exciting, adrenaline-filled adventure, then we’d love to hear from you!
Members must train and be prepared to cope with situations ranging from structure fires to vehicle accidents to hazardous materials incidents and medical emergencies. Members can also learn skills necessary to perform technical rescues at rope/high-angle rescues, trench cave-ins, and water rescue/dive incidents.
Benefits Of Becoming A Member
By joining our department you are given the opportunity to serve our community while gaining valuable life skills. You will be part of a team committed to providing life safety and fire prevention resources to residents and travelers that visit and live within our community. Current training, gear, and tools will be provided to you in order to protect our community while also keeping yourself safe!
Who We Are Looking For
Active Firefighter
As a volunteer organization, we are always looking for new members. If you are at least 18 years of age and are interested in an exciting, adrenaline-filled adventure, then we’d love to hear from you!
Members must train and be prepared to cope with situations ranging from structure fires to vehicle accidents to hazardous materials incidents and medical emergencies. Members can also learn skills necessary to perform technical rescues at rope/high-angle rescues, trench cave-ins, and water rescue/dive incidents.
Positions for Active Firefighter
- Interior and Exterior Firefighters
- Rescue Technicians
- Fire Police
- Scuba Divers
- Medical Personnel
- Fire Scene Photographers
Support Member
The Hamburg Fire Company offers a number of opportunities to serve your community through the fire service, and much of it has nothing to do with fighting a fire.
If you are unable to commit to the training necessary to become a firefighter, we still have ways that we can use your help as a Support Member. The fire company doesn’t just need firefighters and rescuers, we also need critical support personnel to assist with fundraising events, clerical duties, and station and equipment maintenance, just to name a few. Operating a fire department is an expensive adventure, and money is needed to protect Hamburg’s bravest. We operate numerous fundraisers throughout the year, and help is always needed with these types of activities.
The role of support personnel is a critical job that is often overlooked. The unfortunate truth is that our firefighters spend so many hours participating in training and answering emergency calls that many of the support features often go undone.
Support personnel are just as critical to the operation of the fire company as the firefighters and provide a tremendous service to the community.
Steps To Become A Member
The process of becoming a member is relatively simple.
If you only desire to become a support member (to help with fundraising, etc), you only need to download the “Request for General Membership” from the link at the bottom of the page. If you desire to become an active firefighter, you will need to print and complete the following five forms, which can all be found at the bottom of the page:
- Request for General Membership
- Application for Active Firefighter Membership
- Authorization to obtain information waiver
- Request for Criminal Record Check
- Workman’s compensation employee notification form
Start The Process
Fill out the form to start your process. One of our Recruitment members will reach out to you.
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There are two fees associated with becoming an active firefighter.
- The first is the $8.00 annual dues. This fee is collected annually from both the active firefighters and social members.
- The second fee is a one-time fee of $8.00 for the processing of the PA State Police criminal background check. Applicants should include a check, or money order, with their completed application.
Upon completion, follow one of the two methods listed below for submitting the application for processing:
- Stop by the fire station (123 S. Fourth Street) on a Tuesday evening between 6:30pm and 8:00pm to turn in your application.
- Mail the application to the following address:
Union Fire Company #1 of Hamburg
Attn: Membership
123 S. Fourth Street
Hamburg, PA 19526