Pompey Hill Fire House 7414 Academy Street, Between Sweet Road and Henneberry Road
The problem is this: The volunteer fire company, an institution that dates to Ben Franklin, is slowly going the way of the horse-drawn pumper.
Blame it on the changes in society: longer commutes, two-income households, year-round youth sports, chain stores that won't release workers at midday to jump on a firetruck. Blame it on new folks in town who don't even know the department is volunteer. Blame it on stricter training requirements and fewer big fires and the lure of paying fire jobs in the cities.
There is no greater, longer-running expression of volunteerism in U.S. history than the volunteer fire service, which still saves taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Almost three-fourths of the nation's 1.1. million firefighters are volunteers, and two-thirds of all fire departments are volunteer.
This is why your community needs you today!
We would like to show you some of the rewarding and exciting opportunities we have to offer.
Come, see and learn what the Fire/EMS service is all about and what you could do to be involved with;
Þ Operating Engine’s, Ladder trucks, Tankers, and Rescue’s
Þ Structural Firefighting, Hazardous Materials and Providing Scene Support
Þ Using Thermal Imaging Cameras, Wearing full turnout gear, Handling fire hose or using the Jaws of Life.
Þ Becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT),Performing CPR, Using an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED),
Þ High Angle Rope Rescue Rescue’s, Working with law Enforcement /Air One or Mercy Flight, Fire Police, Administrative Activities or ladies Auxillary.
Any of these catch your Eye?
If so we hope you will join us, so you can learn and get some hands on experience in a few of these topics.
There is an area for everyone to help out!
There is no strict time Commitment!
Train to the level your comfortable with!
Maybe you’re not personally interested in these topics but if you’re curious as to where you’re tax dollars have gone and how they are being used. Come and join us to get answers to these questions.
The fire service is rewarding in the fulfillment and excitement it can bring by giving time to your Community! Quite frankly, you get to do a lot of cool things. And it has other benefits as well. Such as:
Ø Tax breaks for members
Ø Retirement Benefits
Ø Free Life Insurance
Ø TV /Rec. Room
Ø Weight Room
Ø Use of the gym to play basketball or volleyball
Ø Car wash bay
Ø All Fire/EMS equipment and training is paid for
Ø Free annual Physicals
Ø Free flu shots are available
Ø Clambake, Banquets, Bowling trips, Member nights,
Field days
Applications are available and we will answer any questions you might have. Bring the kids to see the trucks. Also any Monday night at 7pm we are here for our weekly drill. 315-677-3212