The New Kingstown Fire Company has the following membership types:

Junior - A Junior Member is someone aged 14-17. Junior members are able to participate in and attend company level training and meetings as well as obtain training from off-site locations, such as HACC or York County Fire School, in order to obtain necessary training requirements based on their age group. Junior members fall under certain regulations due to their age. They are able to be "on station" and participate in daily station duties (cleaning and other chores) as well as assist with maintaining the apparatus. It is our hope that Juniors coming in as members attend as much training as they can in order to broaden their horizons in the emergency services family.

Regular - A Regular Member is someone aged 18 and over who attends meetings, trainings, and other company functions. When qualified, regular members are able to enter burning buildings and operate power and hydraulic equipment such as the "jaws of life" used in vehicle extrications. Regular members have the options of being a firefighter, fire police officer, or in a support role as a "social" type member available to assist with administrative functions and fund raising activities.

Benefits of Joining:

Free Training and Equipment - Fire, Rescue, and Basic EMS Training provided weekly at the Fire Station or Off Site locations such as HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College) or York County Fire School.

Tax Incentative Program - Offered for Property Owners in Cumberland County, PA who are active in the volunteer fire company.

Scholarship Program - Company level scholarship available to high school seniors and/or regular members looking to further their educations.

Life Insurance - Available by application to members who have no less than five (5) years of service to the fire company.

Gym - The fire company has a gym within the station which includes various types of exercise equipment including free weights.

Bunk In or Live In Options - The fire company has bunk rooms for male and female members in the following fashion: Casual Bunk In - Use the bunk room less than seven (7) days in a row (days off, weekends, or during inclement weather) or Live In - where the qualified member is assigned a semi private room and considers the fire station their home - certain requirements do apply (full time student, full time employment, part time student/part time employment).

Other Information: Monthly Fire Company meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Applications for Membership are presented at the next company meeting after receipt. it is expected that the potential applicant attend this meeting. Successful candidates are then given a 90-day probationary period. During this period, the probationary member is then encouraged to spend as much time as possible learning equipment, engaging with other members, and familiarizing themselves with the operation.

Membership Application and Background Check information (potential member is responsible for successfully completing these checks on their own) may be obtained by clicking the link just below and emailing it then to Membership Secretary Curt Heckler at checkler@newkingstownfire.com. You may also drop your completed packet at the fire station anytime between 8a-6p daily to the driver that is on duty. Curt will be in contact with you as soon as possible to go over any additional information that may be needed and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

If you are interested in information prior to deciding on actually joining the fire company, please contact Membership Secretary Curt Heckler to arrange an in-person meeting at the fire station which would include time for questions/answers and a tour of the station and apparatus.

Link for the Fire Company Application which includes background check information.

We've made it easier to just "inquire" about membership; please click the link below!

Online Membership Inquiry Form