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
Hancock Fire Company
820 West Airy Street
Norristown, Pa 19401
Montgomery Hose Company
201 West Freedley Street Norristown, Pa 19401
Fairmount Engine Company
401 West Main Street
Norristown, Pa 19401
