How Can I Help?
Pioneer Fire Company needs YOUR help
Like most fire departments in Lancaster County, Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company is staffed entirely by volunteers. We are always looking for volunteers to help us in a variety of ways. Read the descriptions below for more information on how you can get involved.
Firefighter
A firefighter is an individual trained to perform the function of fire prevention and suppression. Firefighters must possess both the knowledge and skills to be able to perform safely and effectively at an emergency scene. Duties include but are not limited to interior/exterior fire suppression, vehicle rescue, water rescue, confined space rescue, drivers/operators, equipment maintenance, first aid response, training, fund raising, participation in community activities and continued skill enhancement.
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Fire Police
A Pioneer Fire Company fire police officer, once trained, will become a recognized law enforcement officer under the direction of the volunteer fire department. Duties may include but are not limited to controlling traffic and crowds at both emergency and non-emergency scene, fund raising and participation in community activities. Members may be called upon at all hours of the day to assist with scene control. Members will work along with local public agencies.
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Pioneer Auxiliary
The Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company Auxiliary is a recognized group of individuals within the fire company whose activities involve fundraising such as making and selling Easter Candy, having a Food Stand Parade Night at the fire station and operating the Auxiliary trailer uptown at the Ephrata Fair which has a cake, candy/soda spin. The Auxiliary is also involved with community activities such as an Open House at the fire station to support the fire company and the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary provides support to the firemen and fire police by bringing food and beverages to them when they have been on a fire call or emergency scene for an extended period of time. They also give support to the fireman and fire police by providing them with food and beverages during severe weather standbys in the fire station or when the fire station is utilized as an emergency shelter. These members are an important part of a volunteer fire service.
The Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the downstairs Banquet Hall at the fire station.
If you are interested in joining the Auxiliary or would like more information, please join us at our monthly meeting or contact any Auxiliary member with your name and contact information.
Social Member
A social member of the Pioneer Fire Company will be recognized as a member of the volunteer fire department, though they will not be required to respond as an emergency service provider. Duties may include but are not limited to station maintenance, firefighter support services, fundraising, fire prevention and numerous other departmental and community activities.
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