JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER
PROGRAM
Shaping the Heroes of Tomorrow
Gettysburg Fire Department’s Junior Firefighter Program provides youth aged 14-17 with the unique opportunity to receive training, respond to emergencies, and acquire experience in firefighting, rescue, and EMS activities in a safe, educational, and fun environment. Junior Firefighters learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and commitment.
What You’ll Do*
Provide direct support to your community
Practice first aid
Maintain firefighting gear
Wash and inspect trucks
Participate in firefighting drills
Respond to emergency calls
Participate in monthly departmental training
Complete state-certified courses
And so much more!
*Gettysburg Fire Department complies with all of Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Laws. Learn more.
Chart your course to become a nationally certified firefighter by age 18.
Why Join Us?
There are endless reasons to become a Gettysburg Fire Department volunteer.
- Rewarding – Feel a sense of pride for helping your community.
- Education – Learn about every role in the Fire Department and gain experience in firefighting, rescue, and EMS activities.
- Explore Your Interests – From the latest firefighting technology to our Department’s rich history, there’s something interesting for everyone.
- Extracurricular – Stay engaged in the community through activities other than sports and school clubs. (Plus, it looks great on college applications!)
- Build Responsibility – Fosters a sense of responsibility by demonstrating the importance of their role in the community – something that cannot be learned in other extracurricular activities.
- Accountability – Junior firefighters must maintain passing grades in all subjects to remain active members, helping them stay motivated to perform well in school.
I am a third-generation firefighter. My son, now 16, became a Junior Firefighter at age 14. It’s exciting to run calls with him. He’s decided he wants to explore this as a career path.”
– David Blocher, Assistant Fire Chief
