Join the Norristown Fire Department and serve as a firefighter earning the respect of family and friends while developing a strong camaraderie with others. You can have the satisfaction and pride of knowing that you are a member of one of the highest trained and proactive fire departments in Montgomery County. You will experience challenges and excitement while joining the brotherhood of firefighters.
*ALL FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE FORM (CY 113 (UF) 6/11) ON-LINE (Child Abuse History Clearance Form) BEFORE SUBMITTING NORRISTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Other benefits of becoming a member of the Norristown Fire Department are:
- Complete insurance coverage while you participate in all fire department functions
- Low interest mortgage rates when purchasing a home in Norristown
- Death insurance benefits
- Dinner meetings, Christmas parties and company picnics
- Weight rooms, pool tables, video games, softball tournaments and more...
If you want to be a part of the camaraderie but don’t want to fight fires, you can also join as a:
Junior Firefighter
- 16 and 17 years of age
- Trained for future firefighting responsibilities, with limited function.
- Trained for future firefighting responsibilities, with limited function.
- Regulations adopted by the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry, and PA Child Labor Laws. Employment Certificates and parental signatures are required.
Fire Police
- 18 years of age and older
- Fire Police Class required and provided by the Fire Department
- Assist fire and police department with traffic and crowd control
- Firefighting training and firefighting NOT a part of this classification
Ladies Auxiliary
- 18 years of age and older
- Assist the Fire Company with non-fire events
- Not subject to Firefighting training
Choose from any of our four companies:
Norristown Hose Company
627 Dekalb Street Norristown, Pa 19401
Montgomery Hose Company
201 West Freedley Street Norristown, Pa 19401
Fairmount Engine Company
401 West Main Street
Norristown, Pa 19401