Have you ever watched a fire engine respond through Levittown and wondered what it would be like to be part of the crew?
Volunteer firefighters are members of the community who make an extraordinary commitment to helping their neighbors.
At Levittown Fire Company No. 2, our ability to serve the community depends on people willing to answer the call.
One of those people could be you.
What Does a Volunteer Firefighter Do?
When most people picture a firefighter, they imagine someone entering a burning building.
Fire suppression is an important part of the job, but the volunteer fire service involves much more.
Depending on their training and responsibilities, members may respond to:
Structure fires
Vehicle accidents
Automatic fire alarms
Carbon monoxide incidents
Electrical emergencies
Hazardous conditions
Storm-related emergencies
Public service calls
Mutual aid incidents
Members also train, maintain equipment, participate in community activities and help keep the fire company prepared for the next emergency.
Do I Need Firefighting Experience to Volunteer?
You don't need to arrive already knowing how to fight a fire.
Firefighters develop their knowledge and skills through training and experience.
New members learn while working alongside experienced firefighters and completing the training required for their responsibilities.
A willingness to learn, work as part of a team and serve the community is an important place to start.
What Is Being a Volunteer Firefighter Really Like?
Volunteer firefighters are your neighbors.
They have jobs, families, responsibilities and plans just like everyone else.
Then the alert comes in.
It may be during dinner. It may be early in the morning. It may be during a holiday or in the middle of the night.
Available members respond because someone in their community needs help.
If you've wondered what happens before those firefighters arrive, read What Happens After You Call 911 in Bucks County?
Volunteer Firefighters Work as a Team
No single firefighter handles an emergency alone.
Structure fires and other serious incidents require multiple firefighters performing different assignments and often involve cooperation between neighboring departments.
Our article Why Do So Many Fire Trucks Respond to One Emergency? explains some of the different jobs firefighters perform at an incident.
You can also learn more about local cooperation in Who Responds to Fire Emergencies in Bristol Township?
You'll Learn Skills That Extend Beyond the Firehouse
Serving in the fire service can help members develop skills involving:
Teamwork
Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Accountability
Working under pressure
Emergency operations
You'll learn to work as part of a team in situations where communication, preparation and trust matter.
Volunteer Firefighters Are Essential Across the Country
Volunteer firefighters aren't unique to Levittown.
The U.S. Fire Administration provides resources about the volunteer fire service and the important role volunteers play in communities throughout the United States.
Volunteer fire companies continue because people from their communities decide to get involved.
Why Volunteer With LFC2?
There's something different about working beside people who depend on one another.
Training together builds trust. Responding together strengthens it.
The firehouse becomes more than a building filled with apparatus and equipment. It's a place where people from different backgrounds come together around a shared responsibility: helping their neighbors when they're needed most.
Your Community Needs People Willing to Serve
Fire engines don't respond themselves.
Equipment doesn't operate itself.
Someone has to answer the call.
Maybe you've driven past our station hundreds of times. Maybe you've watched our apparatus respond through your neighborhood. Maybe you've wondered what it would be like to be on the other side of those station doors when the alert sounds.
This could be your opportunity to find out.
Interested in Volunteering With Levittown Fire Company No. 2?
You don't need a background in emergency services to start the conversation.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter in Levittown, contact Levittown Fire Company No. 2 to learn more about membership, training and opportunities to get involved.
Don't just live in your community. Help protect it.