Volunteer With Us

Can You Help Your Community???  You can volunteer as a:

• Firefighter – age 18 and above: Participate in all Company firefighting and related operations to the limit of your ability and training.
• Junior Firefighter – age 14 to 17: Participate in training and community service events and, at age 16, assist in fireground support.
• Fire Police Officer – 18 and above: Provide traffic and crowd control at emergency scenes and community events.
• Administrative Member – age 14 and above: Provide support at community events and in the day-to-day management of the Company.

You will receive the training and equipment for these jobs at no cost to you!

Whitemarsh Township and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania require that all volunteers have a Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check as well as a Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.  Applicants under the age of 18 require parental permission and working papers from their school district.  All of these are detailed on the application form.

To apply:

1. Download the application form (click here) and save it on your PC.
2. Fill out as much information as possible (if you cannot view the form, download Adobe Acrobat Reader here).
3. Apply for the various clearances and documents you need.
4. Print out your completed application and sign it as indicated.
5. Print out copies of your clearances and certificates.
6. Deliver this documentation to the fire station – 647 Germantown Pike – any time between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
7. You will be contacted by someone from our Membership Committee to arrange a tour of the station and interview.

Were Hiring!

The Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applications for the full-time position of firefighter/house engineer. The Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Process

1. Candidates for employment shall submit a completed application and supporting documentation by mail, in person at the Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company, or by email (Cschwartz@barrenhill.com). Applications and supporting documents should be directed to Fire Chief Chris Schwartz.
2. The application period will remain open until the position is filled. Opportunities for part-time positions may be available for potential candidates after the full-time position is filled.
3. Candidates invited to continue in the hiring process will be notified directly of an oral interview date and time. Oral Interviews will be conducted at the Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company, 647 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, after May 1, 2026.
4. Following the oral interview, the Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company may conduct a physical agility test and background check in preparation for a final candidate list for consideration of employment.
5. As part of a conditional offer of employment, the candidate may be subject to medical, physical, psychological evaluations, and a drug and alcohol screening at the expense of the Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company.

Application Availability and Submission Deadline

Applications may be downloaded online at www.barrenhill.com or may be picked up in person at:
Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company, 647 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Completed applications may be dropped off at the Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company, 647 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 or be sent by mail or email to the attention of Fire Chief Chris Schwartz. (cschwartz@barrenhill.com) Applications will be received until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications may result in an automatic disqualification from the application process.

Click here for the Full Job Description and Application for Employment.