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Exeter Township, PA

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Junior Firefighter Recruitment Video

Mission Statement

ETFD JUNIOR FIREFIGHTING PROGRAM STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

The Junior Firefighter program is implemented by the Exeter Township Fire Department to recruit, educate, and guide the next generation of firefighters in the finest tradition of the fire service. Our goal is to prepare this generation to be safe, educated, and well-trained firefighters so that they can help serve and protect the residents of Exeter Township, St. Lawrence Borough, and the other areas we serve.

Reasons to Join the Program
  1. Community Service Hours (Needed to Graduate High School)
  2. Resume Builder for College and/or Job Search
  3. Yearly Schoarship(s) Awarded
  4. New Friends
  5. Experience that will help you throughout your whole life
  6. Friendship between firefighters
  7. Training
  8. Special Events with Junior Firefighting Group (Dinners, Social Events, Outings, Picnics, and more)
Membership Requirements
  1. Must be of at least 14 years of age
  2. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a general or vacation work permit, which is issued by school officials (Obtained in the Jr./Sr. High School main office)
  3. Must have application for membership completely filled out and approved by the Fire Chief.
  4. Must have confirmation form signed by parent or guardian, the junior firefighter, the fire chief, and the junior advisor.
  5. Must maintain a 70% ("C") overall average in school and must be passing all educational subjects in order to participate in regular activities.
Personal Protective Equipment and Accessories

(All Equipment is issued at NO cost to the FIrefighter)

  1. The following gear will be issued to a junior member based upon interest, activity, training, and recommendation of the junior advisor:
    • Nomex or PBI Firefighting Coat
    • Nomex or PBI Firefighting Pants
    • Yellow Metro Helmet with Junior FIrefighter Crescents
    • Firefighting Boots
    • Firefighting Gloves
    • Firefighting Hood
    • Survivor Flashlight
  2. Pagers will be issued to junior members based upon interest, activity, training, and recommendation of the junior advisor and approval of the Fire Chief. (If a pager is issued, at no time will the junior member wear the pager in school.)

Note: A junior firefighter's personal protective equipment must remain at the station at all times unless there is an emergency incident or it is approved by an officer.

Hours of Participation Allowed by PA Child Labor Law

Junior Firefighters Ages 14 to 15

  1. During School Term (First Day of School - Last Day of School)
    • NO Fire Company Activity While School is in Session
    • NO Fire Company Activity Between 7PM and 7AM
    • (Times May Be Extended to 10PM With Written Parental Consent)
  2. During Summer Vacation (Last Day of School - First Day of School)
    • NO Fire Company Activity Between 10PM and 7AM

Junior Firefighters Ages 16 to 17

    1. During School Term (First Day of School - Last Day of School)
      • NO Fire Company Activity While School is in Session
      • NO Fire Company Activity Between 12AM (midnight) and 6AM
      • May Participate in Fire Company Activities until 1AM if:
        • Friday night into Saturday morning
        • Saturday night into Sunday morning
        • Night before a school holiday
    2. During Summer Vacation (Last Day of School - First Day of School)
      • NO Fire Company Activity Restrictions (Can participate 24 hours)

    Note: Sixteen and seventeen year old junior members of an emergency service organization, who begin operations at an emergency incident prior to their curfew, are permitted to continue activities after their allotted time until excused by the fire chief or officer-in-charge. These juniors will not be considered in violation of the "hours of employment" section of the PA Child Labor Law (Act 1915, P.L. 286, No. 177).

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     

    HARRISBURG 17120-0019
    1301 Labor & Industry Building
    Seventh & Forster Streets
    Telephone: 717-787-4671
    Toll Free: 800-932-0665

    PHILADELPHIA 19130-4064
    110 B State Office Building
    1400 Spring Garden Street
    Telephone: 215-560-1858

    THE EXETER TWP. VOL. FIRE DEPT. JUNIOR FIREFIGHTING PROGRAM EXISTS TO ASSIST THE SENIOR FIREFIGHTERS OF EXETER TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, AT ALL SCENES, PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF ALL THE PEOPLE LIVING IN AND PASSING THROUGH THE REIFFTON FIRE COMPANY'S JURISDICTION.

    Please contact Chris Jordan for details about the program.

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    The Exeter Township Fire Department

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    5 months ago

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    The Exeter Township Fire Department and Birdsboro-Union Fire Department got together tonight to practice vehicle rescue scenarios.

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    The Exeter Township Fire Department is at Reading Area Firefighters Museum.

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    Today several members participated in a "special assignment" in support of the Reading Area Firefighters Museum. Chief Bickings, retired Assistant Chief Trievel, and firefighters Harry Huhn, Rick Quattrock, Jeff Staller, and Patrick Bickings assisted the museum staff in transporting a 1909 American LaFrance steam fire engine from Schuylkill County to the museum's headquarters at South Fifth and Laurel Streets in Reading. The steam engine originally belonged to the Union Fire Company # 13 in Reading. The members were happy to help bring some of the Reading area's firefighting history back home. If you have not checked it out, please be sure to visit the museum! ... See MoreSee Less

    Today several members participated in a special assignment in support of the Reading Area Firefighters Museum.  Chief Bickings, retired Assistant Chief Trievel, and firefighters Harry Huhn, Rick Quattrock, Jeff Staller, and Patrick Bickings assisted the museum staff in transporting a 1909 American LaFrance steam fire engine from Schuylkill County to the museums headquarters at South Fifth and Laurel Streets in Reading.  The steam engine originally belonged to the Union Fire Company # 13 in Reading.  The members were happy to help bring some of the Reading areas firefighting history back home.   If you have not checked it out, please be sure to visit the museum!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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