A WORD FROM THE CHIEF
March 14, 2010
Where is the time going too? It is hard to believe we are half way through March and to have all this semi warm weather means another summer is just around the corner.
The members at PVFC have been busy furthering their knowledge of Firefighting and EMS by attending many State & County training classes and seminars this past Winter. Six of our EMT's just finished attending a 15 hour program at the State Fire Academy in Montour Falls and 2 members completed the Fire Officer I class at the County Training Center in Johnstown. Presently we have four members enrolled in the Firefighter I class being held at the County Training Center.
A few months ago the PVFC had a survey placed on this website asking if the public felt the siren was a nusiance being activated during the night or early morning and wished not to have it activated. The poll showed that 55% said it did bother them, 22% said no it didn't bother them and 21% stated they didn't care. The fire company has installed a timer on the siren which will not allow the siren to activate between the hours of 11 pm and 6 am each day.
Chief Watrobski
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Ever thought to yourself, "what can I do that will help my community", well, we have a solution for you. Join us at the Perth Volunteer Fire Company! We are very competitive with other fire company's out there. We will offer you the following:
- End of Year Income Tax Credit.
- Or a choice of a Property Tax Credit.
- Education Scholarship.
- State and Local Training (from EMS to Advanced FireFighter).
- Friendly Environment.
- Fitness Center Membership
- The ability to help your community or surrounding communities.
We at the Perth Volunteer Fire Company pride ourselves in what we do and how we help one another. If your looking to join an organization that is Fun, Friendly, and Giving, then look no further. Come visit us on any Monday night for a tour and application. If you would like to get in the fast lane, you can start by filling out our pre-application process here on the Internet. We look forward to hearing from you. We are an EOE operation.
Positions include:
Firefighter
EMS
Fire-Police
Support Staff Members
Ladies Auxiliary
Junior Firefighter (16 years of age to 19)
Explorer Post (14 years of age to 19)
Requirements: must be 18 years or older, have reliable transportation, be able to follow directions from superiors, able to attend a minimum of 15% of alarms, and are required to obtain 50 out of a possible 80 points in a calendar year.
Our Monday Night Agenda's
1st. Monday of the month - monthly apparatus checks/Station Cleanup
2nd. Monday of the month - monthly membership meeting
3rd. Monday of the month - training night (will be announced)
4th. Monday of the month - training night (will be announced)
5th. Monday of the month - training night (will be announced)
**Unless otherwise announced, all training/ Work Nights start promptly at 7:00 pm. Please feel free to stop by and see what we do. You can start the process by filling out an application on-line. A formal application will need to be filled out at the station. Thank you for your continued support!!