Firefighter Membership Application Requirements

In order to apply for membership as a firefighter in the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department the applicant must meet the following requirements:

 

1. Age: The applicant must be the minimum age of 16 years of age to apply.
2. Residency: The applicant must meet one of the following requirements:
   • Applicant is a resident of Weisenberg Township
   • If applicant is not a resident of the township his/her permanent residence location will be reviewed by the Membership Committee according to department regulations.
   • The applicant works in Weisenberg Township and only being available for service, for those hours, should indicate that in the comments section of the form. These applicants will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Membership Committee.
3. All applicants must include a $10 check for processing a Pennsylvania State Police criminal records check. This check should be made out to the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department and the fee can be reimbursed at the request of an accepted member after one year’s service with the department.
4. Failure to meet any of these initial requirements or an incomplete application will exclude the applicants from being reviewed by the Membership Committee.
5. Application form must be filled out completely and accurately

Failure to meet any of these initial requirements or an incomplete application will exclude the applicants from being reviewed by the Membership Committee.