What’s Right for Me?
What’s Right for Me?
Every Skill, Every Effort, Makes a Difference
Volunteering at your local fire department isn’t just about fighting fires. It’s about contributing your unique skills to help save lives and protect properties. Whether you are on the front lines or supporting from behind the scenes, your efforts are vital. Here’s how you can help:
Frontline Services
For those who thrive under pressure and want to be directly involved in emergency services. This is where we have the greatest need for help:
- Firefighting: Combat fires and participate in life-saving operations.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Provide critical care at the scene of accidents and emergencies.
- Search and Rescue Operations: Specialize in locating and saving victims from difficult and dangerous situations.
Supportive Roles
Your skills can also make a massive impact away from the emergency scenes:
- Administrative Support: Help with day-to-day operations and ensure that our firefighters have what they need to succeed.
- Fundraising and Community Outreach: Organize events and initiatives to fund equipment purchases and community safety programs.
- Technical Support: Use your IT and technical skills to maintain communications equipment and data management systems.
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Keep firefighting apparatus and tools in top condition; essential for effective emergency response.
Educational and Preventative Services
Educate the public on fire safety and help prevent emergencies before they happen:
- Public Education Programs: Teach safety protocols to schools, businesses, and community groups.
- Fire Safety Inspections: Help local businesses and residences comply with fire safety laws to prevent incidents.
- Youth Mentorship Programs: Guide the next generation by involving them in youth camps and activities.
Get Involved
Why Your Help Matters
In the 1970’s, there were more than 300,000 volunteers. Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook said that number is now down to an estimated 30,000. That’s a 90% drop over the last generation according to WTAJ.
Your involvement allows us to operate more efficiently and effectively, reaching more people and saving more lives. It also strengthens the bond within the community, as every role filled by a volunteer is a direct action toward a safer environment.
Join us today to help protect and serve Clearfield County. Every task, big or small, contributes to the safety and well-being of our community. Contact us to discover more about how you can contribute.