Public service is a team effort, are you ready to volunteer?
Membership Information
Volunteer positions in the Pewee Valley Fire Protection District are open to any man or woman, who is 18 years or older. Opportunities to train as a Firefighter.
If you are Interested in serving your Community by joining the Pewee Valley Fire Department, please click on the link below to download our Membership package and return to address on the form.
Click Link to download Application.PDF–PVFD application
You’ll need to complete and sign Application and fax it to 502.243.3630 or drop it off at the Pewee Valley firehouse.8607 Foley Ave. Pewee Valley,Ky 40056 We’re always there Wednesday night from 7 to 10 PM.
You’ll need Acrobat Reader to open the application. If you don’t have it, click here to download and install it and then come back here to download the application.
Minimum Requirements
Must Be 18 years of age
Must possess a vaild Kentucky driver’s License
Must have auto insurance
Must be of good moral charcter, with no felony criminal record
( The Department reserves the right to review each application and determine eligibility on a case by case basis)
Must be in good physical condition
Must have a GREAT ATTITUDE
Benefits
Training & incident response reimbursement
Health disability & life insurance ( Line of Duty ) provided
Annual medical examinations
Acess to fire station physical fitness room and facilities
Example of the Work
-Attend classes to learn fire fighting methods such as suppression tactics, maintenance & operational procedures on equipment, first aid procedures, and variety of related topics.
-Respond to alarms with assigned company.
-Enter into burning buildings with hose lines or other equipment.
-Raise lower and climb ladders ( including ground ladders & aerial ladders )
-Ventilate buildings to remove toxic smoke and gases.
-Drive motor vehicles to and from emergency sites as directed.
-Check and maintain equipment to ensure operational readiness.
-Clean fire apparatus & equipment as necessary.
Some Frequently asked questions about Volunteering
Q:How much time does it take to be a volunteer?
A: It varies from week to week, but on the average you will put seven or eight hours a week, but many Volunteer’s enjoy putting in more hours.
Q:What does my training cost?
A: It will cost you nothing, valuable career training will be made available to you
free of charge.
Q:How Long will if be before I can make a genuine contribution?
A: IMMEDIATELY. and your responsibilities will increase as you gain experience & training.
Q:Will I have any out of pocket expense?
A: NO. your uniform, equipment – even your annual physical will be provided for free.