How do I join Cornwells Fire Company?
Anyone wishing to become a member of the Cornwells Fire Company must be 18 years of age or older to apply for Active Membership. Applications can be picked up at the Firehouse on Monday or Wednesday nights after 7PM. You can also download the application below, be sure you get both pages.
Anyone 16 to 17 years of age may join the Fire Company. Those interested must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and may only receive an application at the firehouse. Working papers will be required.
Each applicant will be interviewed by our membership committee, as well as have a criminal history background performed. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has enacted a law that anyone convicted of any arson charge may not be a member of any fire company..
After the background and interview process the application will be brought for vote during the next monthly Fire Company meeting. If approved by the membership the applicant will be granted a 6 month probationary membership. At the completion of the 6 month probation, a second vote for full membership will be taken at the monthly meeting, if approved member will receive active status.
Feel free to stop by the station and ask any other questions you may have or to look around.
What benefits will I receive by joining?
As a member of the Fire Company you will receive:
- Training provided at no cost.
- Protective Gear provided at no cost.
- Dress Uniforms provided at no cost.
- Pager provided at no cost. (This is a tone activated pager for fire calls)
- Paid Life Insurance.
- Service to your community
- Retirement Plan *
- Lasting friendships.
Just to name a few..............................
* Retirement plan will be explained after membership has been approved. Numerous requirements are in place to be eligible to receive retirement.