Training:  All provided to you free of charge.  If the training is within our scope of practice, we pay for it.  Its that simple.  We receive grants and donations to pay for training.  We only ask that you complete the class, and agree to serve a commitment with us.  We train with other fire departments, so that in emergencies we know how to work with each other.  At the bottom of the page are some pictures of us in training, including ladder training with the Corry Fire Department's ladder truck.

      Additionally, the training we provide is all Pennsylvania certified.  If we train you to be an EMT, rest assured, you are receiving the highest quality around.  You can take these skills and use them at a paid EMS service.  Some of our members do this.  Also, we train to the same standards as paid departments.  There used to be a difference in professional (paid) departments and volunteer.  No more.  We are professionals, we just don't get paid.

Time:  We drill every Wednesday evening for two hours.  Can't make it?  We also have day drills, every Wednesday, from 9AM to 11AM specifically for our members who cannot attend evening drill due to work, family, or other commitments.  Additionally, we request that you respond on some of our emergencies.  We will give you a pager, which will sound whenever we have a call.  We don't request or expect you to make every single call, just when you are available.

Cost:  Three dollars a year for over 18, two dollars a year for ages 14-17.

What's the catch?  There isn't one.  We'll train you for free.  We won't force you to take any training.  What training you take is decided by you, but will dictate what you can do.  Want to fight fire?  Want to become an EMT? Want to be a Fire Police Officer?  How about saving boaters and swimmers?  Rescuing people from cliffs?  Cut cars apart to free trapped people?  You can, we'll teach you how.

Benefits:  While we can't afford to pay you, you will get the satisfaction of helping Your neighbors.  If you live in Wattsburg Boro, Amity Township, or Venango Township, you will be directly serving your friends and neighbors.  If you live in the surrounding areas, we frequently assist on mutual aid calls into Greene Township, Greenfield Township, Waterford, Union Township, Union City, Elgin Beaverdam, and New York.

More Questions?  Contact Us, or come down and join us for drill.  Every Wednesday night, starting at 7pm, at either Station.  Station 17 is at the intersection of North St and Main St in Wattsburg Boro, Station 18 is on Hill Rd in the village of Phillipsville, across from the ball field.