
Cocalico Area Fire Department
Established 2025
Station 17
East Cocalico Township
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Membership
The Cocalico Area Fire Department is always looking for new members. A fire department requires many people to operate effectively, from active firefighters to support personnel. There are many ways for you to help your community with the Cocalico Area Fire Department.
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Positions Needed:
Firefighters
Fire Police
EMS
Apparatus Drivers
Fundraising
Administrative
Building and Grounds maintenance​
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If you would like to be a firefighter or EMT, but do not have any experience please don't let that hold you back. We provide in-house and certified training to members to help them become firefighters/EMTs. If you have any questions about what is involved with becoming a firefighter please reach out to us on our Facebook page or by email. If you see us at one of our stations feel free to stop in and discuss becoming a member of the Cocalico Area Fire Department.
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If you would like to become a member and meet the membership requirements, please complete the application and background checks via the documents at the bottom of the page and drop off your application and $5.00 application fee at one of our stations. Once your application is presented at a monthly business meeting (second Monday of each month) you can begin your probationary period with the Fire Company.
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Membership Application Requirements:
- 14 years of age or older (under 18 must have parent/guardian signature)
- Application filled out in its entirety
- $5.00 application fee
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check (completed within the last year)
- PA Child Abuse Clearance (completed within the last year)