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 Many residents of Upper Providence Township do not realize that all of the firefighters within the township are volunteers. The volunteer fire service has a long & proud history in the United States and you can be a part of this nationwide fellowship of professionals. Join the proud, the brave, the untiring volunteers who protect and serve your community.

 

Ask yourself, “Do I have what it takes to give of my limited discretionary time to serve my community?” “ Do I want to feel the satisfaction of helping others for the shear pleasure of knowing you did a good job?”  If the answer is YES, please give us a try.
 


 Message from the Members:


The Oaks Fire Company has a long and distinguished history serving the residents and business located in Upper Providence Township during hurricanes, floods, fires, and other emergencies. As a 100% volunteer organization we are dependent on residents to volunteer their time to support the community.


Over the past 99 years a select few volunteers have freely given of their limited discretionary time 24 hours per day, 365 days per year in all types of weather to protect you, your family and your property without any thought of compensation. Unfortunately the number of volunteers is shrinking as demands for our time increases and an increasing number are performing multiple roles as both emergency service providers and as administrative staff to keep the Company functioning.


The Oaks Fire Company needs you to volunteer your time to fill critical vacancies. As a not-for-profit organization we are always in need of volunteers to serve as firefighters, fire police and administrative staff. With your support, we can continue to provide professional services to the community in which we live. Currently our members are corporate officers, research scientist, engineers, and a full range of white and blue collar managers, technical professionals, and retirees’ who share a common desire to serve the community. Please read on to see the positions we need to fill.
 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MULTIPLE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 

  • Firefighters

  • Fire Police

  • Vehicle Operators

  • Building Maintenance

  • Administrative Support

    • Financial Management

    • Public Relations

      • Photographers

      • Fire Safety Outreach

      • News Releases

      • Web Master

    • Committee Members

      • Fund Drive

      • Fund Raising Events


Frequently Asked Questions:

* WHO ARE THE OAKS FIRE COMPANY MEMBERS?

  • Currently our volunteer members are corporate officers, research chemists, information security specialists, facility engineers/managers, law enforcement officers, career EMTs/Paramedics/Firefighters, IT specialists, and a full range of white and blue collar managers, technical professionals, and retirees’ who share a common desire to serve the community

* WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

  • Men and Women who are caring, community oriented people, who are at least 18 years of age (16 for the Junior Fire Fighter Program).

* HOW DO YOU GET TRAINED?

  • The Oaks Fire Company Officers, who are all Nationally Certified Firefighters, and the Montgomery and Bucks County Fire Academies will provide specialized training to all perspective members. Basic and refresher training is provided every Monday evening to all members. It is requested that all members become NFPA Certified within the first two years with the company. The company will provide all protective equipment required to protect the members as they serve the community. Additional information is available and questions can be answered by calling 610-666-7965.

* THE REWARDS

  • Besides the personal satisfaction of helping your friends & neighbors, you will develop lasting friendships with your brothers and sisters of the fire service nationwide, and join in the camaraderie of our social activities.

  • You get to make friendships that can help you network professionally and find a tradesperson to assist you outside of the fire service.

* THE COMPANY

  • The Oaks Fire Company has been active in the community for almost 100 years. We have a first and second alarm response area that covers the entire township. The company responds to over 300 emergency incidents per year. We have and active fire prevention program that includes presentations at every school and a majority of the businesses within our area.

* HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

  • The company is a volunteer organization & therefore does not staff its station 24 hours a day. For More information:

  • Call 610-666-7965 & leave a message. One of our Chief Officers will return your call & schedule an appointment with you.

  • Visit the company any Monday night @ 7:00pm during training and talk to our members.

  • Click here for an application.

 
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