Interested in becoming a member?
If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, an emergency medical responder or both, please review the information below and then click on the Start Application button. We are excited to have you join us!
Important notes!
- Please note that we reserve the right to do a background check on all new members!
- Your probationary period will end twelve months from the date you joined.
Overview of the Process
1.
Submit Application
Complete and submit the application form. Several of our officers will review your application.
2.
Interview
We will schedule a time for you to appear before the officers for a short interview to ask you some questions.
3.
Background Check
If after the interview we decide to proceed, we will perform a background check. You will receive an email from Wons Background Checks and Pensauke Fire Department. Click on the link in this email and complete the form. This will give WONS the necessary info needed to perform the background check.
4.
Background Check Review
Several days after you complete the background check form we will receive the completed background paperwork. We will review and notify you if we have any questions.
5.
Orientation
If you are accepted as a member of PFD, you go through some orientation training to get you acquainted with PFD equipment and procedures.
6.
Health Physical
You will be required to complete and pass a basic health physical. We will schedule this for you at a time that works for you. The department pays for this so there is no cost to you.