Fire Department · Combination
Pennsauken Fire Department
Pennsauken, NJ · Camden County
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The Pennsauken Fire Department protects Pennsauken Township in Camden County, New Jersey, covering roughly 12 square miles and nearly 36,000 residents. Founded in 1913, it is a combination department of approximately 70 to 75 members drawn from volunteer, full-time, and part-time ranks.
Operations run 24/7 out of four fire stations, backed by the Division of Emergency Medical Services and the Office of the Fire Marshal. The department responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and disasters, and also handles fire safety inspections and community education.
Its apparatus fleet reflects a broad mission: engines, a tower ladder, a foam tender, a brush unit, a marine unit for water response, and dedicated fire investigation units spread across the four houses.
Like many departments nationwide, Pennsauken is actively working to rebuild its volunteer ranks and openly recruits both experienced firefighters and newcomers.
Pennsauken recruits volunteer firefighters on a continuous basis, welcoming both experienced and non-experienced applicants, and residents as well as non-residents. The department provides all training, uniforms, and equipment at no cost, so no prior certification is required to begin.
Prospective members are encouraged to reach out by email (membership@pennsaukenfire.org) or phone (856-663-1208), or to stop by any of the four fire stations in person to learn about joining.
Requirements
- Open to both residents and non-residents
- Experienced and non-experienced applicants welcome
- No prior certification required (training provided)
Hiring process
- Contact the department by email, phone, or an in-person visit to any of the four fire stations
- Inquire about joining and current membership openings
- Complete department onboarding and receive training, uniforms, and equipment at no cost
Benefits
Volunteer members receive training, uniforms, and equipment at no cost, plus a LOSAP retirement program, college credits for select training courses, and a free pool membership for the volunteer and their family. The department emphasizes the camaraderie and family atmosphere of the fire service.
Training is provided at no cost to new members, and no prior firefighting certification is required to join.
Do I need to be a Pennsauken resident to join?
No. The department accepts both residents and non-residents as volunteer firefighters.
Do I need firefighting experience or certification to apply?
No. Both experienced and non-experienced applicants are welcome, and the department provides training at no cost.
How do I apply to become a firefighter?
Contact the department at membership@pennsaukenfire.org or 856-663-1208, or visit any of the four fire stations in person to inquire about joining.
What does it cost to join?
Nothing. Training, uniforms, and equipment are all provided at no cost to volunteer members.
What benefits do volunteers receive?
Benefits include a LOSAP retirement program, college credits for select training courses, and a free pool membership for the volunteer and their family.
Is the department hiring right now?
Yes. Pennsauken recruits volunteer firefighters on an ongoing basis as it works to rebuild its volunteer ranks.