Fire/Rescue Membership

Firefighters comprise the heart and sole of the East Whiteland Fire Company. Our dedicated men and women stand ready to serve the public at a moments notice in order to save, preserve, and protect the life and property of our constituents.

Firefighters initial responsibilities include:

• Familiarization with apparatus (including equipment operation and location)
• Attending and completing a state accredited fire school within the first year of membership
• Attendance at weekly training
• Responding to and operating professionally at all emergency scenes for various incidents, including fire suppression and vehicle extraction

Additionally, all firefighters are expected to:

• Ride on fire apparatus as part of a crew rendering aid and assistance to the public.
• Understand the chain of command while taking orders from an appointed officer regarding anything from fire suppression to hazardous materials responses to vehicle rescue.
• Attend various training programs offered in the region and sponsored by the fire company.
• Perform such skills as carrying and using ground ladders, fire hoses, and operating various power tools and rescue equipment.
• Work with other members in a team like environment in instances that are hazardous and stress-filled.

Junior Firefighters

The East Whiteland Fire Company is proud to have an active "Junior Firefighter" program. Junior firefighters are high school-aged members (ages 16 and 17) who serve as apprentices to our active crew.  They gain experience and help participate in fire suppression & rescue, but to a limited extent, as they are restricted in some activities and time as deemed by child labor laws set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Junior Firefighters undergo extensive training and are closely supervised.  In order to be eligible for Junior membership, the individual must be a student in good standing, be mentally and physically fit, have their parent's permission, and submit working papers.