JOIN YOUR PENNINGTON FIRE COMPANY
We are 100% volunteer. No experience needed — we pay for your training, your gear, and your uniform. You bring the commitment.
Fill Out your Application
WHY JOIN
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY, Friends, Neighbors
Pennington Fire Company is one of the few remaining fully volunteer fire companies in Mercer County. Every person who rides our apparatus lives or works here and answers the call on their own time.
You do not need a public service background. Most of our members joined with none. What the job asks for is reliability — showing up for drills, showing up for the calls you can make, and looking out for the person next to you.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
WAYS TO SERVE
- Firefighter — interior and exterior fireground operations, rescue, and emergency response.
- Junior firefighter (16–18) — training and support roles alongside active members.
- Ladies Auxiliary — fundraising, rehab for incidents, and station and community support.
- Administrative & support — no fireground role required.
AGES 16–18
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM
The junior firefighter program is an unbelievable opportunity for young men and women to explore public service and gain professional training alongside active firefighters. Individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 can apply to join and participate in training evolutions without being exposed to the dangers normal firefighters face.
Junior members have the opportunity to respond to real-life incidents and emergencies to play a support role while our senior members conduct their operations. This experience is unlike any other and takes serious commitment. We are looking for the most dedicated and hardworking young individuals to fill the few available junior spots. If you are interested in fulfilling this duty, fill out an application.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
WHAT’S REQUIRED
FIREFIGHTER
- At least 18 years old
- Live or work in our response district
- Valid driver’s license
- Pass a background check and physical
- Complete Firefighter I
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER
- Ages 16 to 18
- Live in our response district
- Good academic standing at your high school
- Parent or guardian signature required
TIME
- Drills: Thursday Nights 7:30 PM
- Company meetings: First Thursday of the month 7:30 PM
- Work Night: Second Thursday of each month 7:30 PM
- Firefighter I academy
WHAT WE PROVIDE
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
LOSAP
A Length of Service Awards Program is a program that awards pensions to volunteer firefighters who meet the minimum service requirement. Volunteers who meet the service requirement are paid cash once they reach the entitlement age of 60 years.
GEAR AND UNIFORMS
Upon completion of the basic Firefighter I course, the company will purchase brand new bunker gear and equipment to properly outfit you for the dangers of the job.
TRAINING
All members complete Firefighter I within two years of acceptance, at company expense. Further coursework at the county training center is also covered.
