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Join Parkside Fire Company and make a difference in our community!

Become a part of something bigger by volunteering with Parkside Fire Company. As a volunteer firefighter, you’ll help protect your community, save lives, and support your neighbors in times of need. Whether you have experience or are new to firefighting, we provide the training and resources needed to prepare you for this rewarding role. Volunteering with us is an incredible way to give back, learn valuable skills, and build lasting connections within the community.
 
Why Volunteer?
 
  • Serve Your Community: Make a real impact by helping to protect the lives and property of your neighbors.
  • Gain Valuable Skills: Learn firefighting, medical response, and rescue techniques that are essential in emergency situations.
  • Build Strong Bonds: Join a team of committed volunteers who share your dedication to making Parkside, PA a safer place.
  • Flexible Commitment: We welcome individuals with a variety of availability—there's a place for everyone who wants to help.
  • Personal Growth: Experience the fulfillment of giving back to your community and gaining new personal and professional skills.

Your commitment can make a real difference. Click the button below to sign up and start your journey as a volunteer firefighter today.
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Volunteer Opportunities

There are many different volunteer opportunities in the fire service.
Here at Parkside Fire Company we have many different classifications of membership. 

 
Active Fire - A member that responds to all calls for fire, medical / EMS, or any other dispatched events. Active firefighters also make their required meetings and company functions. These members must complete the National Fire 1 class with-in the first 2 years.

Active Fire Police - For those that do not want to fight fire but still wish to help keep our members safe at calls we have fire police. Fire police are active members that respond to calls strictly to secure the scene doing traffic and/or crowd control. These members must attend a minimum of 40 hours of training for Basic and Advanced Fire Police and Hazardous Materials Awareness.

Active Member Non-Fire - An active non-fire member is an active member that does not participate firefighting duties however actively assists behind the scenes with administrative duties. These members also participate in company trainings.

Apprentice Members (Junior / Cadet) - An apprentice Member is a member between the ages of 14 - 18 years old. An apprentice member must abide by all child labor laws and the company rules and regulations for Junior/Cadet members.

Contributing Member  - A Contributing Member is a member that helps with fundraising, administrative roles, and on different committees. These members also help at different fire company functions such as tag day, community day, and much more.

All Volunteers must complete a criminal and Child Abuse Background check prior to being accepted into the company.
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Sign Up to Volunteer and Make a Difference

Interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteer firefighters? Fill out the form, and we’ll get back to you with more information on how you can start serving Parkside, PA. Your commitment helps protect lives and ensures our community stays safe. Together, we can make a real impact.