The West Manchester Township Fire Department is currently seeking new members for multiple positions. There are positions open for Active Firefighter, Firefighter Live-In, and Social Members. Please read the descriptions provided below. A copy of our application can be downloaded below or found at either of our stations.
ACTIVE FIREFIGHTER
- Responds to fire calls
- Attends training and equipment checks
- Participates in stand-bys and duty crews
- Aids in public education events
- Attends company meetings
- Assists with fundraising
LIVE-IN POSITIONS
As an active firefighter with the West Manchester Township Fire Department, we offer the opportunity to live at one of our fire stations for FREE! As a station live-in, firefighters are required to be employed with a minimum of 20 hours of work per week or be a full time student. Live-ins are expected to respond to fire calls and attend meetings, trainings, public education events, stand-bys, and fundraisers when available. Both stations are equipped with two dormitories (male and female), fully functional kitchens, free laundry, entertainment services (pool tables, free Netflix and Xfinity On Demand, Comcast Cable, and TV's with external entertainment hookups), free wireless internet, and fitness centers. This is a great program for local students looking to or already attending one of our local area colleges. We are in traveling distance of York College of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg Area Community College: York Campus and Harrisburg Campus, Penn State York and multiple post-secondary education schools. Live-ins must be age 18 or older. If you have any questions about being a live-in at one of our stations feel free to contact us or stop in. Our contact information can be found on our "Contact Us" Page.
SOCIAL MEMBER
- Attends meetings
- Assists with fundraisers
- Aids in public education events
