Are you looking for a New Year’s Resolution that could really be beneficial to you and the community? Do you want to make a difference in your neighborhood? Can you spare a couple hours of month to a good cause? Are you recently retired and looking for something new? Well if the answer is yes to any of these questions, then we have the challenge for you to join us!
The Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department is staffed by volunteers filling various roles from administrative to operational. You do not need to fight fires or perform emergency medical responses to be a member who can make a big difference in the community.
Benefits of Being a Member
- – Make a difference in the community!
- – Free training & certifications
- – Free Life Insurance Policy
- – Local Tax Credit (Plum Residents, must meet annual requirements*)
- – College Scholarship/Grant (Allegheny County residents, must meet program requirements*)
- – One Free Rental per year of the Social Hall
- – Free Uniforms (must complete internal requirements)
- – Attend members only events (picnics, dinners, outings)
- – Make new friends and become part of the fire department family!
The following is a break-down of the various types of membership within our department:
Active
There are four sub-types in the Active area, members of this type have voting rights within the department and may hold leadership (elected or non-elected) positions on the operational side of the department. There are training requirements that must be met in order to conduct operations of each level, in-house & fire school training is offered FREE.
- Firefighter: (18+ years of age) Conducts fire suppression, technical & vehicle rescue, fire prevention, and other operational skills.
- Emergency Responder (EMS) : (18+ years of age) Performs emergency medical skills to support EMS operations as certified Pre-Hospital Providers (EMR’s, EMT’s, AEMT’s, & Paramedics) by the PA Department of Health.
- Fire Police: (21+ years of age) Conduct traffic operations to assist police and provide safety zones for emergency personnel on the fire/rescue ground.
- Junior Firefighter: (14-17 years of age) Teenagers who train along side active adult members, conduct limited fire ground operations, and attend Fire School.
Company
Members of this type are non-operational in nature; at least 14 years old, and support the overall operation & behind the scenes of the department.
This includes but is not limited to administrative assistance, accounting, bingo, building maintenance, community engagement, financial planning, fund-raising, grounds keeping, halls rentals, kitchen/culinary, mechanics, public relations, photography, technology, etc…
Members of this type have voting rights within the department and may hold executive offices in the department and serve as committee chairs.
Special
Members of this type are individuals who wish to assist the department but cannot meet the time commitment of a Active or Company membership type. They may serve in an operational or support role.
How to Join
Potential new members (applicants) are funneled through a membership funnel:
- Email info@holidayparkvfd.org or use online info form for questions about our department or to schedule a visit.
- Complete & Submit a New Membership Application (online form)
- Submit to a Background Check (PA State Police, Child Welfare, and FBI)
- Interview with Membership Committee and the Fire Chief (active spots)
- Department membership holds a vote to place Applicant on six months probation
- New member during the six months probation meets specific goals an objectives
- At the six month goal, they are reviewed and brought up to the membership for a full membership vote. Upon earning full membership, he/she is entitled to voting rights, provided he/she has accumulated enough points.
