Membership Types

The fire service is one of the most diverse and challenging professions today.  It is the diversity that inspires most men and women to enter the fire service.  Imagine having to train to prepare yourself to cope with situations which range from building fires to hazardous chemical spills and almost any imaginable emergency situation in between.  This diversity is coupled with the fact that these skills may be needed at any time of day, seven days a week, in any kind of weather, and very often under potentially stressful and emotional circumstances.  These challenges contribute to our profession being personally rewarding. This business is not for everyone. You need more than just a desire to help people.  You need courage and dedication, assertiveness, and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges.  In addition you need to have the time, for training sessions, meetings, emergency calls, maintenance of equipment, and other duties. The personal rewards and satisfaction received from the fire service are often beyond description. 

Hartsville Fire Company is an all-volunteer organization.  We are always accepting applications.  We have openings for both our operational and administrative memberships.

Hartsville Fire Company Firefighters drill on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm.

Operational:

Our operational members consist of our active firefighters.

Senior Firefighter (ages 18+): Our senior firefighters have completed a national firefighter certification and have completed our in house probation.  All training is provided by Hartsville Fire Company at no charge.

Junior Firefighter (ages 16 and 17): Junior firefighters provide support to our senior firefighters.  Junior firefighters are required to complete a national firefighter certification.  Junior firefighter's functions are restricted by the PA Child Labor Laws.

Cadet Firefighter (ages 14-15): Our cadet program is instructional only.  Cadets are instructed in the basics of firefighting.  The cadet firefighters meet on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. 

Administrative:

Anyone who has an interest in providing a service to their community but does not necessarily want to complete the training and/or respond to actual emergency incidents can become an administrative member with the company. Administrative members assist with a variety of functions within the company. Administrative Members are an important part of our organization.  Administrative members work on committees and projects allows our firefighters to concentrate their time on training. Your background, and skills may prove to be a great asset to the company!