FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO JOIN & SUCCEED

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Once you have looked over the different types of memberships we offer and the benefits that come with volunteering at Swatara Township Fire & Rescue you may want to know the process. Below is a detailed outline of the steps you will take in joinning our team of dedicated volunteers in protecting lives and property in our community.

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Application Process

  • Complete our online inquiry form
  • Meet up with a Recruiter to obtain an application
  • Complete and submit the application along with all background check authorizations
  • Participate in an informal interview with Fire Department Officers
  • Complete a medical physical and be cleared to participate
  • Participate in orientation with command staff:
    • Complete beneficiary forms for various fire department benefit programs
    • Collaborate on an appropriate training path
    • Receive PPE-Personal Protective Equipment
  • Start introductory training:
    • CPR/AED
    • First Aid
    • Bloodborne Pathogens
    • HazMat Awareness
    • Incident Command
  • Be cleared to ride as a probationary member and successfully complete PA State Firefighter 1 training
  • Be assigned to apparatus and complete appropriate task book as a contributing member
  • Actively participate in emergency responses, trainings, standbys, health and wellness events and public relations events in order to qualify for department incentive program
  • Continue service, and personal and professional development supported by the department
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