JeffersonFireCo.com
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Jefferson Fire Company No. 1, Montgomery County Pennsylvania, Proudly Serving West Norriton Township Since 1909
Description
Jefferson Fire Company No. 1 has been protecting the residents and businesses in West Norriton Twp. for nearly 100 years. We are a primarily volunteer fire company. We have one paid driver on staff who lives at the firehouse. The purpose of having a paid driver in the township is to reduce response times, especially during weekdays when available manpower is light. On weekends, the paid driver does not work and a relief driver (one of our volunteers) will stay at the firehouse to ensure rapid response.
Our volunteers attend weekly evening training classes at the fire house where we go over various aspects of fighting fires and responding to emergencies. Additional training is held on weekends and other weeknights when we have the opportunity. Volunteers have the option of attending classes at the Montgomery County Fire Academy, the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, and the U.S. Fire Academy. Volunteers are also encouraged to attend any other training they see fit. While the company makes every attempt to supply volunteers with all of their equipment, this is not always possible. Therefore, members must sometimes pay for equipment they need or want with their own money.
Our line officers are also volunteers. The Chief is elected by the members of the station. The Chief will then appoint a Deputy Chief and they will work together to choose the other company officers. Elections are also held to select our administrative officers.
Contact
- Jefferson Fire Co. No. 1
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- Norristown PA
- US 19403
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- (610) 539-3990
