Membership - Cumberland Goodwill Fire Rescue EMS

MEMBERSHIP PAGE

Below is a link to our application form. You may print it off and fill out and bring to the station

There are many benefits including helping your community, being part of our family, insurance, training, top quality exercise equipment, concerts and picnics. There are many jobs within the fire company and even little jobs provide a big benefit. Everyone receives appropriate safety equipment and training at no cost. Call us to schedule a tour of the station and to talk to a member of the crew.

Firefighter: Must be 18 years or older and in good health. Firefighters are the ones to answer the call for help, putting out fires and performing rescues. Carrying hoses, climbing ladders and operating equipment are many of the jobs you will do. Training is a very important aspect of fire fighting. We will provide weekly training with the station as well as sending you to the local fire school. You also have to have CPR, First Aid, Haz Mat, and more please call the chief for other classes and information

DRIVER: Must be 21 years of age or older and in good health. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. You do not have to be a member of the Cumberland Goodwill Fire Rescue EMS to starting driver training. Drivers are needed to safely get emergency equipment and firefighters to the scene. Once on location, drivers operate a variety of pumps, generators, lights and tools to support the emergency work. Driver training will be provided and you will have to pass several tests in order to be qualified to drive. You also have to have Evoc, CDL Class B, CPR, First Aid, Haz Mat, and more please call the chief for other classes and information.

FIRE POLICE: Must be 18 yeas or older. Your own transportation is helpful. Fire Police provide safety and security to the fire crews. Fire Police direct traffic around the emergency scene, assist motorists and provide crowed control. Fire Police are sometimes called to assist the Carlisle Police Department with traffic control for various reasons. Good public relation skills are a MUST.

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS: Must be 14 to 17 years of age and have a valid work permit. Must maintain "C’s" or better in ALL school subjects. Junior members are firefighters in training. Learning is the primary responsibility of junior firefighters. Junior members provide support during emergencies such as accountability and bringing equipment where it is needed. Supervision is provided at all times. Child labor laws limit the types of tasks a junior can perform, but with training and age, the number of jobs a junior can do increases.

Non Active Member: Not everyone has to run into a burning building or to extricate someone from a vehicle to be helpful. A non Active member is someone that helps with work details, fund raisers, and much more. Non Active members do not have a vote at our company meetings but may attend the meetings for any input. There are also other committees that you may sign up to assist other members.

Special Teams Member: Company 40 also does Water Rescue, Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, and Building Collapse. We are part of Team 500 in Cumberland County. So if you are not into fighting fires or cutting someone out of a vehicle and would like to part of our department to assist us with our special teams please call for information.