Volunteer

We need your help!

The Chinchilla Hose Company is Looking for You

The Chinchilla Hose Company is actively seeking local residents to become Volunteer Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Administrative Members.

Be part of ONE OF THE MOST PROGRESSIVE & BUSIEST Volunteer Emergency Service Organizations in Lackawanna County. Training is provided and the benefits are awesome.

Basic Requirements
Getting started is easy

At Least 14 years of age
No experience necessary
Complete application to include full criminal background check
Attendance at monthly meetings and occasional events

General Membership Benefits

The Chinchilla Hose Company provides an incredible atmosphere with state of the art equipment and apparatus and these benefits that come with being a member of The Chinchilla Hose Company

Free Training: All firefighting, rescue and emergency medical training is provided.
Turnout Gear & Uniforms: A complete set of turnout gear (boots, coat, pants and helmet) and parade uniform will be provided.
Life & Disability Insurance: A generous life and disability insurance policy is provided.
Bunk Room: Dedicated sleeping area for crews running calls at night (some exceptions apply).
Internet Access: Work from the firehouse while you volunteer! High speed wireless internet access available.
Leadership: Opportunities for advancement and responsibility on both the operation and administrative sides.
Family: Camaraderie and lifelong friends.
Self-Pride: A great sense of community and serving a good cause.
And So Much More!

Volunteer Application

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 570-586-5726

email Chief2@station2fire.com

Please submit your completed application below.

You must then complete the Background Check payment in order for your application to be considered.

Website Accessibility Policy

Chinchilla Hose Company of South Abington Township is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Chinchilla Hose Company of South Abington Township has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 570-586-5726.

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Chinchilla Hose Company of South Abington Township has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Chinchilla Hose Company of South Abington Township regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 570-586-5726..

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.