While the risks of firefighting may be considered high, you ll be more prepared to handle the emergencies that come your way from the training we provide through county, state and national training institutes. You ll be contributing to the great tradition of neighbors helping neighbors. Whether you serve as a firefighter, as rescue technician, part of an ambulance crew, fire police, or office personnel, your time and contributions are invaluable to your community. The skills and friends you gain will last a lifetime and the personal rewards are beyond belief. It is the teamwork of the Downingtown Fire Department that has shown through each emergency over our 100 years of service to our community.
Training is paid for by fire department funds and some are college accredited.
Basic Life Support and CPR courses are provided. You ll meet with firefighters and ambulance personnel from both stations every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. to learn and practice various skills. Each class and program you complete is a step up the ladder of achievement that each member climbs. You ll be proud to achieve the rank, as our members have, the rank of a volunteer.