Why Volunteer?
Protecting Our Region, One Volunteer at a Time!
Protecting Our Region, One Volunteer at a Time!
Community Impact:
Volunteer firefighters play a crucial role in keeping Clearfield County safe. From combating fires to conducting flood rescues, advocating for safety, and responding to accidents, your efforts will save lives and property. According to Fire Rescue 1, the number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania has dropped from 60,000 to 38,000.
Personal Growth:
Develop skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving as you train for real-life emergencies.
Diverse Opportunities:
Beyond firefighting, our departments need skilled volunteers in various roles—accounting, marketing, mechanical repair, and more. Your skills can help keep our departments running smoothly.
Get Involved
Ready to step up? Here’s how you can start your journey:
Discover What’s Right for You
Not sure where to begin? Take our Hero Check - a short interactive quiz that matches your skills and interests with potential volunteer roles. It will help you understand how your unique skills and interests can translate into various roles within the firefighting community.
Learn What It Takes
Volunteering as a firefighter is a rewarding commitment. Understand what’s involved and hear from current volunteers about their experiences. Get answers to frequently asked questions about volunteer firefighting and find out What it's Like to be a firefighter and experience the challenges, triumphs, and daily activities of being a hero.
Contact a Department Near You
Connecting with your local department is a key step. Use our search tool to find a volunteer fire department in Clearfield County that's looking for volunteers like you and learn more about their specific needs and opportunities.
OUR SAFER SERVICE
What We Do
Volunteer firefighters do more than just fight fires. They are an integral part of the emergency response team that helps prepare for and mitigate the full spectrum of emergencies that might affect our community.
Firefighting
Emergency Medical Services
Search and Rescue Missions
Public Education and Safety Programs
