The Township of Hempfield is the third largest Second Class Township in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and encompasses 90 square miles. There is a population of approximately 41,000 citizens.
The Township of Hempfield has twelve fire companies responsible for providing fire protection. These twelve companies are strictly volunteer.
These twelve professional volunteer fire companies provide public safety services to the residents and visitors of the Township of Hempfield. Thier services are not restricted to fire fighting activities. These firefighters have training to assist in a broad spectrum of emergencies including:
Hazardous Materials Spills
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Structural Collapses
Confined Space Emergencies
Rope Rescues
Water Emergencies
These are just a few examples of the services these professionals provide to the Township.
RECRUITMENT
According to the United States Fire Administration 76% of the fire departments within the United States of America are volunteer organizations. There are also approximately 795,600 volunteer firefighters within the states.
These numbers may seem impressive, but they are on the decline. Every year the fire service loses thousands of volunteer firefighters due to retirement, age, or lack of interest. If this trend continues the fire service will be forced to reevaluate fire protection in the near future.
Volunteer Fire Companies save the community thousands of tax payers dollars every year. Without the services of the volunteers Township taxes would have to be raised to provide for the increased costs associated with a paid fire company, or citizens would have to do without some of the services provided to them by their local government.
At this time the fire companies located in the Township of Hempfield are asking you to join their ranks, and volunteer your time to help your friends and neighbors incase an emergency arises.
Without your effort your volunteer fire company is going to be in danger of closing. This is why this recruitment effort is vital to the survival of our fire service.
